He smiled then continued, going even faster. He nudged her legs so they both rested on his shoulders, he knew that would make the feeling better for her.
His movements became more thorough and slow, as his hands reached up and gripped her chest.
It was clear she was enjoying this and Niko was as well as he continued, trying not to miss an inch.

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She gasped for air. Her hands turning and tangling into the bed cover. She was going mad. Her legs involuntarily pushed on his shoulders as her body rose in response to his attentions. The tendons stood out on her neck. The sensations were incredible, stunning, and explosive. Her heart was racing. "By the gods, Niko..." she breathed out as she moaned. Her hands found his head again, her slender fingers quickly burying themselves in his hair once more.

Niko felt her hands on his head, pushing him further into her to his enjoyment.
He began to move slower and simpler yet just as effectively. His hands moved to grip her thighs which were around his neck. How she tasted, how she reacted to him, it was all increasing his desire for her, he lowered his head further, tongue moving furiously.

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She could feel herself building, then she remained at one spot, flying high above everything else. The world had disappeared, all that existed was him, and he was the one who was making her fly. She gasped out as her body tensed again, he was bringing her closer. She threw her head back, surrendering herself to him and to the fire that consumed her.

Being sure he had brought her pleasure, he raised his head brushing his hair from his face. He then moved his tongue in a line directly to her lips as he lay on top of her once more.
He himself was building as he moved on top of her, making sure pleasure took priority over speed. He kissed her passionately before moving to nibbling her neck, his teeth moving over her bare skin.

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She breathed as his tongue made a hot, tingling path to her lips. She accepted his kiss readily, moaning again as he began moving again. Her hands finding their way to his sides, then down to his hips. She gripped him tightly, meeting his every movement. His teeth found her neck and her breath whooshed out of her. She lifted her own lips to his shoulder, putting a gentle, but at the same time it was firm. She was getting so close now, her body already clenching around his.

As she moaned, Niko came even closer. The way her body felt against his was almost too much for him. The warmth of her body getting to him.
His movement became faster as desire took over. As her lips met his shoulder he let out a soft sigh. He lowered his face and buried it in her chest, his mouth tracing circles.
As he did so he felt a rush as his body found it's release of euphoria.
''Nienna'' he cried, in ecstasy.

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Her breath was coming in short gasps. She could feel him coming close to the point of pure joy and exuberance. He moved faster, and she lost all control. As he found his own release, and called out her name, her own body, and soul, found the release. She cried out along with him. Her body slammed up against his as the strength of her passion sent her reeling. She collapsed back against the bed. Happily sedated.

His joy was even greater than that of the night before. He kissed her lips affectionately then began to kiss her neck before laying his head once again on her belly.
He was pleased the unpleasantness of the day had been put behind them. It had saddened him to see her so unhappy, almost a shell of her former self,lacking the life and enthusiasm that he had fell in love with.
''Things between us, are they..?'' He tried to think of a word, ''better'' came to mind yet he was not sure if it was appropriate.
He just lay there, hoping she got the idea behind his question.

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Her hand brushed through his hair. "yes." she replied, her other hand finding his and grasping it. "Yes they are." the fire had burned out in the fireplace, leaving the room lit with moonlight. She reached down, pulling the extra blanket that had been sitting at the foot of the bed over them both. "Sleep, Niko. Forget the day's troubles." her hand laid on his cheek, she was feeling tired herself.

He smiled, her words giving him comfort. He held her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.
He was growing tired as well, as the room was dark as the last of the embers in the fire died out. Niko pressed his lips to her belly, feeling protective of her. ''It will always be you'' he whispered, before falling asleep, resting against her, knowing he was madly in love with her.

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She smiled at his kiss and his words. "yes, Always you." she murmured as she watched him drift off. She soon followed him and fell asleep. In her dream, something had awoken her and she had slipped from the bed, the moon shining brightly into the window. She walked to the window and looked out. Her heart dropped. A figure, clothed in black stood on the ground below. Staring up at her window. There was only a black hole where the face should have been. A black rider? They had been killed long ago...as she pondered this, the dream figure raised his hand, pointing a gloved hand at her. Shadows rushed in from every direction, and her scars burned...
She woke up with a start, glancing over at the still sleeping Niko who lay with his arm around her middle, on his belly. She gently and quietly slipped from the bed, making sure she did not wake him. She first walked to the mirror, her scars were still burning. She looked into the mirror, and saw her scars were red. She frowned and walked to the window. Her eyes grew wide. There was the black figure. Her jaw dropped. The figure looked straight at her, then disappeared into the trees.
She glanced at Niko, he was sleeping soundly. She donned her dress, vambraces, and finished with her cloak. She pulled the hood up. She needed to investigate. She went to the window, opening it silently. She climbed half way out before glancing back at Niko.
"Forgive me." she whispered, "i shall be back soon."
She slipped silently out the window into the tree and down to the ground.

Niko was sleeping soundly, content. He did not notice as Nienna left.
Turning on his side he slept further and deeper, letting out a snore which, should he have been aware, he would be glad Nienna had not heard it.

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The wind blew her cloak around her as she walked to the place the figure had been. She stopped and clicked her vambraces out. "where are you.."she whispered mainly to herself. But suddenly a voice seemingly carried on the wind whispered. "I am here, I am everywhere." the voice was evil, menacing, and she smelled the stench of death. She recognised the voice "Elthor?" she whispered, dread filling her heart. He was dead, she shoved the blade through his throat herself! As if in reply to her thoughts, the voice spoke again "Only my body is dead. My spirit lives on with hate for the man who stole you from me." her lip curle in disdain "He didn't steal me. I went with him because I love him."
The voice chuckled darkly. "You both will die. And you yourself shall suffer."
Suddenly the shadows surrounded her, her scars burning as if the very fires of hell had reached up and touched them, dropping to one knee.
"No!" she cried out, standing and slashing at the shadows with her blades.
She turned to the wind "I will send you back to the underworld, mark my words!" she screamed.

Niko woke suddenly. He was not entirely sure but he thought he had heard a woman scream. Turning he found that Nienna was no longer in the room.
Slowly pulling on his pants he sat for a while and thought. Perhaps she left for a walk to clear her head
He was worried yet at the same time he wouldn't want to be one to follow her everywhere not giving her a second alone. He resolved to wait for a while and if she did not return he would go and look for her. Be safe, love

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"Go to Hell!" she screamed again as the black mists swirled around her. Her blades slashed again at the putrid fog. Her teeth gritted together. The black mist retreated, and the dead man chuckled in the wind. She stood panting for half a second. She remembered, Niko! He had been threatened too! She clicked her blades back in and raced at full speed across te field towards their window.