Interconnected: Spliced Souls

When ‘morning’ rolled around, we left the safety of our blanket and walked through the tunnel to reach the lake we once fell into.  

It was clear and devoid of ice.  

We were still naked, and we looked at each other.   

“I guess you feel kinda sticky, right? I didn’t think semen would...cling to the skin like this,” Momo admitted. She touched her stomach and slightly groaned.   

“A bath is in order, but you can’t swim, Ms. Momo.”  

“An underground spring means water, right? It should be narrow enough for us to clean ourselves there,” I said. Momo nodded. Her eyes turned to my flaccid penis. She nervously rubbed her arms, and my cock grew two inches in the blink of an eye. “AH!” She turned around and shook her head, causing it to shrink to 4-inches.   

“I guess you like them big, don’t you?” I grinned and poked her butt. After having my hands on her all night, I liked groping her.   

“C--Come on! Let’s go and find that spring!”  

Momo stomped off. Srassa and I looked at each other and chuckled. We caught up to the captain at the remains of our campfire, and she apologized while looking a bit sad.   

“It’s fine,” I whispered, taking her hand. I used my other hand to grab Srassa. After absorbing all our gear, we held hands and walked down the tunnel. 

It was...comforting. After what we experienced last night, shame didn’t have a place in our relationship.  

We discussed that during the thirty-minute walk to the underground forest’s entrance.   

At its core, Srassa was a noble. And not a low-tier noble. But a high-tier—one that would inherit a ton of money, wealth, and power when her father retired or died. There was always the chance she would meet a man and marry, but she gripped my hand and said she didn’t think she could ever marry someone she didn't love. 

The three of us didn’t have sex, so her virginity was there. But Srassa explained that in the noble society, women were often expected to share their first time with their husbands. Losing it before then would cause a hurricane's wrath of heartache and problems. It could lead to the woman getting disowned and kicked out of her family.   

Even if a noblewoman was snatched from her traveling carriage and raped, she’d be treated as a slut—a whore who couldn’t keep her legs closed.   

But her reluctance to marry... Srassa hinted that she didn’t think she could find anyone to care about how she cared about Momo and I. Hearing those words made me hard, and Momo joked that my penis would lead the way to our destination.   

But I understood what Srassa meant. Our feelings for each other were clear, but having sex?  

I was but a mere commoner—a peasant, even-- perhaps. Momo was one, too. Harold was kind and generous, but I didn’t think he would allow me to sleep with Srassa. Even if we were in love, and I felt something for her deep in my heart, going all the way with her was but a fantasy.  

“So... We need to keep this a secret? And we can’t ever bring this up?”  

“That’s right, Ms. Momo. Father... I’ve never had that...talk...with them, but Jony once told me what would be required of me when they had found a suitable spouse. I suppose you can call my time at Warden my period of freedom. I don’t bring it up because I don’t wish to think about it. But…”   

“They wanted you to experience life before...” 

Srassa nodded and finished my sentence. “I’m certain that’s why they’re lax. I’ve never had any severe restrictions. Other girls were learning to be prim…how to act like a lady, dance, and sing, and I was fulfilling my dream... I wanted to learn how to fight. When I was younger, Jony and my aunts, uncles, and cousins would tell me these exciting stories of valiant heroes defeating evil and protecting the weak. I wanted to wear armor and fight monsters more than anything else.”  

“Hold on, your family didn’t say you had to get married, right? It’s just something Jony said?” asked Momo. Srassa shook her head. “So, this could be a worry for nothing. Things change all the time.”  

“It could, but... I do not have any siblings. I’m the sole heir of the Flynn estate. If I don’t marry and have children...”  

“It sounds complicated. But why can’t your cousins or uncles take over? Why does it have to be you?”  

Srassa squeezed my hand before she let go and grabbed my penis. Her grip was soft—softer than even her velvet-like fingers, which danced up and down my shaft. “My extended family lives in Keywater. I haven’t met them in a long time, not since I was a little girl. King Lando wouldn’t let nobles from Keywater inherit the status my father had built for himself. I don’t know how long I'll have my freedom, but there’s a lot I want to do. I want to make more friends, go on more adventures, have my societal debut, and attend the ball in Adenaford with you and Ms. Momo... But... I’m afraid that after the ball... When I make my appearance for the first time... People will ask my father for my hand in marriage. And it’s my duty as his daughter to secure my family’s legacy.” 

I can’t put my finger on it, but the math doesn’t add up. I know I sense inconsistencies, so why can’t I find them? Ugh! That’s gonna piss me off.    

I removed her hand from my cock, but Srassa grabbed it again. She asked me if she could still rub and touch it... She had her freedom for the time being, and she wanted...to indulge in it as much as possible.  

And I let her. It didn’t feel right. But Srassa... Of course, she would be thinking about these things. I didn’t know the first thing about being a noble. But having a close friend marry for power and ensuring an heir to inherit her family’s fortune and power?  

The world of nobles was like a complex chess board. Many aspects were at play, and the playing field altered every other day with backhanded deals and secret pacts.   

I liked Srassa a lot. More than a lot since she and Momo accepted a mysterious amnesiac with open arms. And she trusted me enough to reveal her worries to me—worries that she hadn’t even told Jony because she was afraid of gaining his distaste for shying away from what would be her final destiny.   

But if it came to it...  

Perhaps I could leverage my secret?   

I couldn’t die... If I offered my services to King Lando or Harold...?  

Maybe?   

I wanted to fight for those who couldn’t defend themselves, and Srassa fell underneath that umbrella.  

Talking more about Srassa losing her freedom to become a stereotypical wife dragged the fun vibes we had, so we switched topics and chatted about happier things.   

Like what we wanted to do after this mentorship and the different places we wanted to explore. I brought up the island between the two continents, but neither Momo nor Srassa knew much about it. 

Although, it was kinda weird to have that talk when my friends gave me a handjob as we walked. We weren’t in danger of freezing, but I dunno…  

Maybe they were just giddy? Like leftover remains of our raging hormones that nearly took us over just a few hours ago?  

We arrived at a small, narrow pond. The entrance to the underground forest Albert spoke about yesterday was on the other side, so we used this chance to clean ourselves from the semen, sweat, and lewd smells.   

Momo’s bag was in my ring, so I retrieved the soaps and passed them around. We each looked at the other while bathing. It wouldn’t make sense to become embarrassed.  But watching each other… It was erotic. Srassa’s boobs were amazing. My hands were just taken in by their softness. And Momo’s tummy was cute. And her thighs were better than that. I could still feel her pussy rubbing against me.    

Seriously, last night was incredible/   

“You know you don’t need to hide it,” said Momo. She crouched and put her soapy head underwater to rinse the suds.   

“I…agree. It must be painful if it remains like that,” added Srassa. She bent over and washed her legs, her breasts swinging alluringly.    

And since I had their permission…  

I masturbated. When I was close to climaxing, I attempted to walk out of the pond to shoot it elsewhere, but… Momo called me back. She fidgeted and bit her lips, then cupped her hands and said she would catch it.   

“Can I taste it? I’m…kinda in the mood for something sweet.” 

That turns me on so much… 

Turning around, I walked to her while jerking off. I felt the pressure build like a damn about to explode. Srassa touched her pussy, then meekly cupped her hands. She didn’t have to say anything.   

She joined us as I ejaculated in Momo’s hands. Six thick ropes shot out, and then I turned to Srassa, grabbed her wrists, and rubbed the still-cumming tip against her soft palms. It pooled thickly, and she nervously gulped before bringing it to her beautiful lips.   

Watching them drink…it was so hot. The two exclaimed in surprise at the taste—both on the sweetness spectrum. I saw some of my seed leaking from their lips, and I greedily stole what they didn’t swallow. Srassa’s lips were soft like velvet. She allowed me to kiss her deeply—her strength slightly fading. Then it was Momo. She leaned forward and thrust out her almost lacking chest, but her kiss was just as passionate. She grabbed my cheeks and really worked her tongue, and I climaxed right away, sputtering my semen right across her thighs.    

The situation had…made us horny, but we couldn’t do more. We couldn't progress further than this.   

It was a sad realization we made, although no one said anything. Momo lightened the mood by making note of my exceptional stamina.  She didn’t think penises could ejaculate as often as I did. Srassa asked if Momo had any experience with men, but she said no and added she was only saying what she had heard.    

We finished up, then it was time to dry off. Momo created a campfire when I returned her bag to her. Well, she set multiple, and we relaxed, letting the gentle warmth do the rest. The entrance to the underground forest was just a few feet away. It seemed so enchanting and lovely, like I could feel the radiant nature flowing from the verdant leaves and fluffy grass. A spring most likely stood in the forest’s heart-- our destination.    

“When you cross your legs like that, Srassa, you look so regal. Like a real beauty.” 

“R—Really?” The cute noble blushed.   

“Uh-huh. Isn’t that right, Servy?”  

“Yep. You’re already beautiful, but it’s… Maybe it’s the fire? Or the forest behind you, but you’re gorgeous. Like drop-dead gorgeous.”   

“That’s…so embarrassing…” Srassa whined and covered her eyes. Momo and I shared a haughty look and pilled on the compliments.    

It was all in good fun. And Srassa knew that. If she hadn’t, she would’ve pushed us away after we hugged her, and she wouldn’t have grabbed our hands while we continued to dry.   

But when the water was gone from our skin…we had to make a choice.   

Clothes?  

Or no clothes?  

Momo’s and Srassa’s outfits were in my ring. Naturally, I pulled them out and dressed myself in my overalls, but Momo just looked at her clothes.    

“Hey… We…can stay naked, right? Albert said he didn’t detect any monsters, huh? Wait, Servy, can he see us?” Momo’s eyes went wide, but I quickly handled the situation by saying he could ‘close’ his eyes and ears, meaning no, he didn’t see or hear anything that we did.   

“But I guess I don’t mind staying naked. At least until we accomplish our missions. Being in the nude feels relaxing, right?”  

“You feel the same?” We nodded towards Srassa. Her panties were in her hands. She looked at her equipment, then asked if I could hold onto them for a while longer.   

I didn’t mind.   

In fact, I probably preferred being nude with Momo and Srassa. We held hands and hugged, then progressed into the forests with nothing but our birthday suits.    

The place was a paradise. It felt like we had left our plain of reality and wandered into something special. The pretty flowers were vibrant and colorful—a festive feast for the eyes as we continued to walk into the forest.   

It amazed me something so beautiful was stuck down here. Momo didn’t know how dungeons were formed. Srassa lacked that knowledge, too, but we were continually gasping in awe. The trees were so tall that we didn’t see the top of them, and there weren’t any monsters.   

Nor animals, for that matter.   

But we eventually came to a tunnel hidden on the eastern side of the forest. A stone tablet sat near it and said we needed to wear proof of the ocean’s protection to bypass the barrier.   

A quick touch revealed a blue, hazy wall over the entrance.   

If this was meant to be a puzzle…it was lousy. The ‘ocean’s protection’ was little blue earrings placed on a pedestal about forty feet away. It surrounded a shrine made of flowing water trapped in azure crystals.   

There were just the two earrings, so I put them through my ear, eliciting a gasp from Momo because, as a singi, she didn’t think she could ever pierce her ears. We returned to the tunnel, and the barrier broke like glass when I touched it.   

But I wanted to try something out…  

I stepped away and removed the earrings. Momo tilted her head in confusion.   

“Yeah, we need to have those to get by. What’s wrong? Wait, the—”  

As I touched the barrier, I became aware of its shape. I could absorb fire and water. Incoming spells? They were considered an entity eligible to enter my ring.   

Barriers?  

Well, they weren’t alive. And when compared to my fight with Myrokos, whose barrier was invisible, the one covering the tunnel was the same hue of blue as the glowing crystals so prevalent within the dungeon.   

And with its shape, size, and dimensions visible, I merely absorbed the essence of this ‘wall’ and removed it from existence.   

“Guess we don’t need the earrings after all,” I replied.   

Srassa seemed confused. She said dungeons often had puzzles that couldn’t be circumvented. You had to do it the way the dungeon intended. That maze from earlier? Climbing to the top and walking across the tops of the walls was a potential solution, yet it wasn’t the only one.   

This barrier seemed designed to open only when you had the key.   

Momo said she never heard of [Dimensional Storage] being used like this and was almost positive my ring was enchanted with the upgraded version. I remembered her telling me about it shortly after we met, but she didn’t know the name of the skill. Neither did Srassa.   

“But it does feel like cheating, y’know?”  

I told her I’d wear the earrings, and we went through the tunnel.   

It was a standard tunnel. The brickwork was lacking, and the thing seemed borderline dangerous and unsteady. It was odd going from a naturalistic paradise to something you’d find in a city.   

But at the end…  

“Hey, I think that’s it,” I said, pointing to a beautiful sight in the distance when we left the tunnel.   

There it was…  

A beautiful spring surrounded a small field filled with blue flowers.    

“It’s so pretty…” Momo skipped ahead and stopped at the spring’s edge. She looked up and saw bountiful rays of sunlight appear from somewhere. They struck the petals, causing the light to reflect a dozen times, filling the room with a breathtaking sight.   

“It almost seems like a shame to disturb it.”  

I agreed with Srassa, but Momo was frolicking through the spring. She stopped at the flower patch and crouched. Her adorable tail slithered through the grass like a snake.   

A beautiful girl for a beautiful sight… I feel calm. My heart’s at ease.   

---

After collecting the flowers, we returned to the lake we fell into and decided to end our nudist adventure. It was almost a shame to wear clothes again since being nude felt natural and free.   

I was probably developing a fetish…  

But with our mission complete, it was time to retrace our steps. That wasn’t the hardest thing in the world, but it was an annoyance to get back to where we fell through the floor in the water slime area. The ground was obviously broken, so it took a few hours to find a path around it. But we ended up in the maze room, which we bypassed with the nearby stairs that let us get on top of the walls. The cylindrical rooms with the narrow bridges?  

Easy as ever. The wateronia flowers glowed the same color as the azure crystals and caused an astral floor to appear. That one area with the teleportation spell embedded in the middle that we thought was devised by dungeon poachers.  

Such a trifle was easily bypassed, and we came to the long, upward slope.  

It was the most strenuous, but I tied the rope around my waist and went first, using my inexhaustible stamina to force my way to the top. Srassa unequipped her armor and wore a spare set of clothing Momo kept in her bag to make things easier. And the spikes on our boots helped a lot after I remembered we had them.    

Our beautiful mentor Dineria was sitting at the top, nestled within her comfy tent. She was nursing a chunk of meat wrapped around leaves over a small fire when she looked over.   

It’s already night? The stars look beautiful, but I somehow prefer the forest. It was so tranquil and amazing.    

“Welcome back, my lovely students. Why don’t you tell me all about it?” She smiled and prepared more food while we did just that.   

Momo left out our sexual experience and nudist behavior, substituting that for something we could tell Harold. And like I expected, that teleportation trap wasn’t here when Dineria scouted it out. She said she would make the one behind it pay when she found out who it was. I asked if she used a different entrance, but she shook her head.  

“I investigated every little detail and checked out all the platforms. The maze? Yes, it had an illusionary wall. But the floor didn’t crack beneath me. But enough of that… Show me the goods.”  

“Captain?”  

“Yep! Right here! Behind, Dineria! Ten wateronia flowers!” Momo reached into her bag and brought out the goods.    

“Let’s see… Yep, I’ve confirmed the collection of ten wateronia petals… Actually, more than ten. I said I needed the petals, not the flowers.”  

“Eh?! Does that mean we fail?” Momo whined.  

“Yes and no. Wateronia flowers are common. The field regrows them weekly, so you accomplished the objective. But you ignored the specific wording. I’m sorry, my dear, but if the target item had been valuable to an ecosystem...”  

“Aww…” Momo’s fluffy ears laid flat across her head.   

I felt a bit upset. Srassa was taking it well, though.   

We continued eating dinner and talked about our experiences. Eventually, Momo cheered up. She said life was too short to worry about a single failure. She didn’t want to let it overshadow everything she had accomplished.   

I liked her positive mindset. She was a cheerful gal who once told me there was a lot of happiness out there. She wanted to grasp some for herself, and I wanted to help her. 

When we finished dinner, Dineria asked if we were up for a midnight trek to Waveret.   

During the walk, I talked about how cold it had gotten. Our mentor asked if we should’ve brought tents, and Momo nodded. Dineria explained that she could’ve said something, but she didn’t and wanted this to be a learning experience to always expect the unexpected.  

On the flip side, she also said it never got cold enough to suffer from hypothermia. And if it was really a danger, she would’ve insisted on us bringing additional cold-weather gear.  

So... 

I looked at Momo and saw her blushing face. The lewd singi had jumped the gun and went straight to the ‘sharing warmth via nude bodies’ method of survival when it wasn't necessary. Srassa figured it out too, but I was sure we shared a sense of gratitude towards Momo for doing that.  

We were already close, and this just pushed us...over the edge.  

But could we continue to walk along that perilous cliff? 

… 

---

“Oh, how I’ve missed you, sweet room!”   

As soon as we walked into our room at the inn, Momo dove to her sleeping mat and buried her face in her pillow.   

I wanted to ask if she preferred that over my shoulder, but we agreed to not speak of anything that happened because of Srassa’s father.   

My noble friend was quieter than usual during the march to the city. I knew she wasn’t tired. But a lot was on her mind. Srassa probably struggled hard against her feelings and her familial duty.   

Then again…  

We had known each other for a few months. Was that enough for love to sprout?  

Or was Srassa still affected by her hormones?  

I liked her and Momo very much. But to call it love?  

Could I even love them when they didn’t know the truth about me?  

Fighting and adventuring together increased your relationship with someone because you needed to have your party members’ backs.    

…  

Momo kicked off her shoes, set her bag on the table, then laid her sword near it. Srassa went to the changing room to remove her armor, then returned in a verdant tunic. She looked cute and comfortable, and Dineria sat and joined us as we talked a little more.   

But our mentor’s eyes were sharp. Her perception was deadlier than the edge of a sword. “Say, you must be exhausted. Why not take a dip in the bath? It’s a lovely evening, and I must talk to a certain one-armed man about our beach trip.”  

“It’s like 3 in the morning. Will Fisher be up?” I asked.   

Dineria shrugged and said she didn’t care. “If he’s asleep, I’ll wake his ass up. I’m still ticked off about his treatment of Feral, but it's getting better. In fact, he even came by a few times with his student because he wanted to ask if there was more he could do.”  

“He’s the lieutenant, right? Doesn’t he already know that stuff? Why else would he be that high up?” Momo had a good point.   

“I'm not sure, but I didn’t say no to him.” Dineria leaned back and cracked her neck. “Maybe I’ve been too hard. It is difficult to understand what a growing kobold needs in their formative years. Maybe Fisher hasn’t been around that many? It’s not like you have kobolds chomping at the chance to join the guard.” 

Too hard? In my eyes, you haven’t been hard enough. That bastard and his friend don’t deserve any leniency. They’re going to die… I’ll end their miserable lives. 

“Anyways, you girls take the night to relax. And don’t be afraid to sleep in. Tomorrow’s going to be a lazy day. The day after is our beach trip, and we’ll depart the day after that.” Dineria stood to leave. She grabbed her bow, slung it around her shoulders, and gave me a sly wink before leaving.   

“She knows.”  

“What? How? Servy, explain.”   

“She knows. I don’t think we can hide anything from her. Didn’t you see the wink?”   

“I agree. That…was quite suspicious. Oh, what am I going to do? What if she tells father?!”  

“I don’t think she’ll do that. Dineria doesn’t strike me as that kind of elf.”  

“And how do you know?”  

“Let’s head to the bath, and I’ll explain.”