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The Fallen Celestial Ch. 01

By: geovani772



Chapter 1 – Lost

"Lexington, awaken."

Lexington opened his eyes and saw the blue of the sky. He clenched his fists and felt small rocks move through his fingers. 

Where am I? he wondered.

Soreness coursed through his body. He had no recollection of what happened before he arrived wherever he was. He slowly sat up and felt his head rush. He had no bearings. His white robe was tattered and ripped at the ends. His belt was loose and he felt the coarseness of the small rocks graze against the palms of his hands and the back of his legs. He shook his head.

He panned around and saw only rocks and various desert plants. Shade was sparse, but he realized it was that hot. Although the sun was bearing down on him, he felt no discomfort in its warmth. He decided to stand despite the extra effort it required.

Once on his feet, Lexington tried to lift off the ground. Flying would be much easier than walking, but he could not. Had he lost his ability to fly permanently, he wondered. He assumed that the time was noon by the sun being directly above him. Because of this, he again realized he had no bearings of north or south. He just started walking. The soreness in his right calf was slowing him down. He realized if he kept walking gingerly that he wouldn't walk in a straight pace. He forced his right leg to walk normally while grimacing at the pain.

Being a Celestial, he wasn't accustomed to this sort of muscle soreness. Aside from this, he was also worried that he could not fly nor did he have any recollection of how he arrived in the desert.

Have I fallen? He wondered.

He had also realized that he no longer had Aequitas, his obsidian longsword. Normally, he would be able to summon it at a whim, but no longer. Fear suddenly gripped him. He could no longer fly nor defend himself with a weapon. But what, in this place, would harm him? There's nothing around. There's no one around.

The soreness that originated in his right calf had spread to his entire right leg. The favoring of his left leg started to worry him. He knew that soon he would start walking in circles without any sense of direction and that his left leg would also grow sore. 

Fortunately, the sun was towards his back. He knew now that he had been walking east this whole time. Unfortunately, he still had no idea where he was going or how he would return home. To make matters worse, his head and arms were getting increasingly heavy. Thirst and hunger also plagued him. Soreness? Hunger? These sensations were unknown to Celestials. Without a doubt, he knew that he was now a human and he was dying. But at the same time, if he died, would he not simply end up back home with his kin and King?

He didn't know - not for sure at least. The rules with his kind are different than with humans. He worried. Fatigue had set in at this point and he knew it would not be long before he could walk no longer. Despite his dismay, he admired the beauty created by the long shadows cast by the setting sun. His right leg finally gave in and he felt him self fall. Fortunately, the sand was soft. He gave one last passing glance and saw a faint light up ahead, but couldn't make out what it was. 

Night had fallen and he could already feel comfort of the cool breeze, but he was still thirsty and hungry. He heard voices. 

Delusion setting in, not a good sign he thought. 

But the voices were real, he knew this the moment he felt hands upon him.

Then black.

---

Lexington once again opened his eyes. White. His eyes slowly gained focus to the crusty surface of a ceiling of a well-lit room.

"Am I dead" he said aloud.

"No, son, you're very much alive. Drink." replied a husky voice.

Lexington sat up again using more effort than he initially thought he needed. He grabbed the small cup on his bedside table and drank. The water was soothingly cool. The soreness in his arms and back forced him to lie back down.

"Where am I?" Lexington asked.

"You are in the home of Albeus, the lord of Shantei."

Lexington turned to see a tall stocky man with a thick black beard standing erect by the door. He knew that this man had to be a soldier of some sort although he wore no armor, but instead was dressed in thick canvas like material with a sword sheathed at his side.

"Are you Albeus?"

"No, my name is Mardul. I am Albeus' headguard. My men found you wandering in from the Badlands."

Lexington closed his eyes again. The weight of his eyelids was unbearable. 

"What, may I ask, were you doing in the Badlands?"

What was I doing? Lexington paused to think. With his eyes remained closed, and he replied "I don't know. I don't remember how I got there."

Mardul gave a slight grunt. "There's no way you could have survived the Badlands for long. I find this hard to believe simply because we are at the very edge of the Badlands."

"What is the Badlands?"

"The Badlands is a vast desert and it is surrounded by the Dead Ocean. Despite it's name, the Dead Ocean has long been plagued by violent storms. Those who favor life know to avoid the Dead Ocean by all means necessary. It is because of the Dead Ocean that the Badlands remains uninhabited save for Shantei. Shantei survives only because of the River Luildel and the few vessels that stop by. It is amazing that you were able to walk out of the Badlands with your life. You must be blessed."

Blessed Lexington thought to himself before passing out.

---

Lexington awoke once again to the white ceiling of the room he had been staying in. The light that poured in from his balcony window was softened by the billowing beige curtains. He sat up and stretched his legs. He felt surprisingly well. He stood up and walked out to the balcony and peered over what was a humble village. There were maybe two dozen homes and a few large town centers. All the buildings were made out of the same white clay that was used to build the large manor of Albeus, lord of Shantei.

The sound of faint moaning echoed from a particular nearby building. It was a bit larger than the other homes. At first, Lexington was alarmed, but then he did vaguely remember of meeting places that humans used in a carnal sense. The particular term escaped him, but he knew the house was used for unbridled pleasure in exchange for goods. He shook his head in disgust.

Another set of moaning and grunting gave Lexington reason to leave over the edge of his balcony. He saw a thinly framed man with a heavyset woman with unsettlingly large breasts.

Fornicators.

Lexington had never witnessed the act of humans engaging in sex, but it was surely an interesting sight. Celestials never engaged in sexual acts due to the lack for need to procreate. Celestials were soldiers for the Omnipotent and had no time for carnal distractions. He leaned himself against the balcony and the adjacent wall and continued to watch the fornicators.

The thin man was standing while squeezing the breasts of the fat woman who was on her back. Her legs were spread while the thin man kept thrusting himself into her. Lexington noticed a swelling in his pants, something new to him though he understood the reaction. The sensation worried him. The more human he was the farther he was from being a Celestial. He turned his focus back on the rest of the village.

At first, Lexington had though Shantei was a city or a nation but it was not so. The walls that surrounded Shantei were a little taller than the average man and were not very thick. There were no gates to the village but instead were simple openings. Lexington was well aware of the brutal and warring nature of man and was surprised to find a village so poorly defended. Shantei was open to attack from anyone. But then again, who would want to attack Shantei? Aside from being a humble village, Shantei was merely the last stop to certain death - that death being the Badlands.

As humble as Shantei was, the village was crowded. He could already tell apart the travelers from the natives. Most of the natives were women and surprisingly beautiful while the travelers well all men and accompanied by camels or horses. The natives were lightly clothed due to the heat and the few travelers were heavily clothed to protect themselves from the weathering desert sands. From his balcony, he could also see the River Luildel and its one bridge. The bridge was oddly thin yet rose very high for such a wide river. He could also see the small empty stretch of trodden dirt that led from the city to the bridge. He could tell that not many people traveled to Shantei. Again, he wondered why anyone would.

---

With his strength returned, Lexington set his sights on finding how he was no longer a Celestial, yet he didn't know where to start. All he knew was that he woke up in a desert and was two week's journey from the nearest city by boat. But even if he left, he wouldn't know where to go. Lexington sat in his bed, face in his palms, and sulked. 

The sun began to set and Lexington realized that he wasted an entire day. 

This is not the way a soldier of the Omnipotent is supposed to act. Lexington knew that he was better than that. I must find a way back home he told himself.

With his newfound resolve, Lexington stood up, headed towards his bedroom door, and opened it to find a short robust woman with short white hair, a wrinkled face, and wide set eyes. She held a tray of food and water.

"Hello, deary, my name is Anila, wife of Albeus. Are you hungry?"

Lexington paused a strangely large time before answering as if he didn't understand her language.

"I apologize, I'm still a bit dazed from everything. Thank you for your hospitality, I have yet to figure out how I am to repay you."

"Nonsense, deary" replied the elderly woman, "you'll come to know that the people of Shantei are a very welcoming and caring people."

"I already have that sense, thank you again." Lexington took the tray after bowing his head and headed towards his bed.

Anila sat herself on a stool by the door. "Mind if we talk a little?" she asked.

Lexington nodded while eating, realized how hungry he was.

"First of all, we haven't been properly introduced. Again, I am Anila, wife of Albeus and Lady of Shantei. Whom might you be?"

"Forgive me of manners, my lady. My name is Lexington."

"Lexington, nice to meet you. Where are you from?"

Lexington paused. He had no idea how this woman, a human, would deal with the truth. She may think him crazy. But what did it matter? He doesn't lie. He cannot lie.

"I am a Celestial with the rank of Seraph in the army of the Omnipotent. I am second to Mikel, the chief Seraph who is second only to Gavreel, the high Seraph."

Anila's eyes widened.

"Are you - you an angel?"

Lexington paused for a moment. 

"I don't believe so."

Anila seemed sorrowful in an instant.

"Forgive me, deary. I have a vivid imagination."

Lexington smiled. "No apology necessary, my lady. Celestials do not live on this world although we visit on occasion. I don't remember how or why but I fell from my realm and ended up here."

"Why fall to earth?"


"Forgive me, my lady, but I do not know. The last thing I remember was being in the presence of my high Seraph, though I do not remember what we were doing."

"That is very interesting." Anila looked stunned. For a moment there was silence. It seemed as though Anila had no idea what to say. What could she say? She just met a Celestial, a soldier in the army of the Omnipotent. Of course, Lexington had no idea what to say either. He had never spoken to a human for this long on earth before.

"Can Celestials choose to be human?" Anila asked puzzled.

Lexington shared Anila's puzzled look. 

"To be completely honest, I did not think it was possible. Unlike humans, Celestials do not have free will. We live to serve the Omnipotent unconditionally."

"It must be nice to know what you're meant to do with life."

It was the first time that Lexington had seen sadness in Anila's face. She stood up, brushed her dress down, and stood at the doorway.

"It was nice speaking with you, Lexington. I hope you find your way home."

"Thank you" Lexington replied.

After Anila left, he was surprised at how she made him feel. Empathy, was it? So many new emotions and sensations were only distracting Lexington from finding a way home. He didn't know where to go, but the Badlands was not the way. He knew he had to head towards the lands past the River Luildel.

---

Lexington had been in Shantei for a week now staying much longer that he had anticipated. He had familiarized himself with the small village and the various merchants and workers within it by offering any help he could in hopes to repay the kindness of Albeus and Anila. He had also made acquaintances with the children of the lord and lady of Shantei. The eldest was a man named Edalo, the second youngest was a woman named Enama, and the youngest was a girl named Edrith. Edalo was one of the sheepsman while Enama and Edrith helped their mother do much of the sowing of the wool from Edalo. Enama had just celebrated her 25th birthday, the age that Lexington seemed to be. 

One thing that particularly stood out about Shantei was the beauty of the women. Even Anila in her elder years was very beautiful. Lexington found it hard to believe that out of all this beauty, Enama and Edrith were the most beautiful of all the women in the humble village. Enama constant talk of the village. Rumors spread that she would marry the richest traveler to visit and would bring more people to Shantei. Lexington was well aware of the strange customs of marriage that humans had although as a Celestial he had witnessed far worse customs in other places of the world.

On the night of Lexington's seventh day in Shantei, it was the first time that he heard yelling. It was late in the night. Strange he thought as most if not all were asleep. He stepped out to the balcony and could barely see the man that was yelling. He could tell it was Plourus, one of the few craftsmen of Shantei.

"Thief! THIEF!" Plourus proclaimed. 

The sky could not be clearer that night. Lexington could tell due to how brightly the moon lit the scenery. He could see the silhouette of the alleged thief that was hopping across the rooftops. Lexington could not let this injustice slide. He leaped from the balcony and scaled his way down to the main floor. He dashed towards where he believed the thief would be although he was on the roofs of the homes of Shantei. He could hear the pounding of the culprit's feet on the clay. The thief leaped over and off a home nearest the village wall, but Lexington was able to cut him off.

"I cannot allow you to leave until you return what it is you have stolen." Lexington proclaimed.

The thief did not reply. His face was covered a dark veil and his entire body had been wrapped in the same garment. The material looked oddly familiar. Lexington noticed that the thief was probably figuring a way around. Lexington had grown quite familiar of the village and was doing the same.

The thief bobbed left, then spun right around Lexington. The thief's agility surprised Lexington. The thief leaped over the short wall and Lexington followed suit. 

"Stop!" Lexington said. "All I want is the item returned, I need not know who you are!"

The thief was fast though Lexington had expected it due to the thief's agility, but he was growing tired of this game. He sped up with ease and tackled the thief to the ground. Lexington then stood up and grabbed what was a jar caste in gold. 

"Forgive me if I caused you pain, but -"

The thief threw a kick at Lexington's leg and tripped him. He then went for the jar as it hit the ground, but Lexington quickly grabbed at what he could which ended up being the back of the thief's mask. The thief fell back as Lexington pulled the thief towards him. The thief's long hair had covered what appeared to be a woman's face. Lexington quickly stood the thief up and stepped back with the jar in hand upon realizing that it was Enama, the daughter of Albeus.

"Enama?! What are you doing? Your father is the richest man in this village, why would you steal?" Lexington asked, perplexed.

"I don't have to explain myself to you."

Lexington peered into her eyes. "That is true, but still. Because I know of what you've done, it would be wrong to go on saying nothing. I must tell your father."

"If you tell him then you condemn me to losing my hands!"

"You knew the consequences of your actions and yet you did them anyway. So I say again, why do this when you want for nothing?"

"Nothing? What I want is to leave this place! There is nothing for me here!"

"Then why don't you leave?"

"Because I can't."

"Why not?"

Enama dropped her gaze for the first time.

"Why not?" Lexington asked patiently.

"My father... he has plans for me."

"What plans?"

"You've heard the talk. You know the rumors. My father plans to trade me to the richest traveler so that he may receive more people and treasures in return. My father wishes for Shantei to be a gateway to the Badlands and not simply a mere stop."

Lexington was not surprised. Although he has yet to be Albeus, he had known him to be only kind and a good father. 

"Enama, look, I have no say in how your father conducts his business or his family. I am but a stranger who your father showed kindness to in exchange for nothing. I am sorry that I cannot help you, but you must understand I will do what is right. I will not tell your father, however I must return the jar."

Tears filled Enama's eyes.

"I cannot allow you to keep the jar, I'm sorry" Lexington said regretfully.

"I need that jar. I need it to pay the traveler, Oheiman, to take me from here."

Worry set into Lexington. "How can you trust this stranger? How do you know they will not just enslave you the moment you leave?"

"I have no other choice."

"You must be more careful with the one life you have. Enama, I am not your father but I beg you to reconsider your options."

Enama continued to cry.

Lexington did not know what to do. Celestials were not trained to console, though at that moment he knew he was no longer a Celestial.

Enama suddenly stopped and looked into Lexington's eyes. She had an idea. And he feared it wasn't an option he would like.

"You could take me with you!"

"With me where?" Lexington already knew the answer to the question.

"Where you're going!"

"I do not know where I'm going."

"Anything but here is something for me, please, Lexington, I beg you."

"I cannot take you with me."

"I am not a child, Lexington. I am a woman and I can choose what I want to do with my life."

"Your father -"

"Doesn't have to know. Listen to me, I know what I'm doing. Besides, who would I be more safe with, a stranger or you?"

Lexington was baffled. He could not argue with her reasoning. He did not fear what Albeus would think but at the same time he could not wrong Albeus after the kindness he had shown him. He would tell Enama's father. Lexington could not lie.

"So?" Enama smugly asked.

Lexington looked confused.

Enama stepped closer and asked "Will you take me?"

Lexington paused and the sighed. "I cannot promise you anything."

Enama shrieked and wrapped her arms around him. 

Among the many new feelings Lexington had experienced over his short time as a human, regret was the newest one. He sighed again.

---

After Lexington had returned the stolen jar to Plourus, he set to meet with Albeus, the lord of Shantei. Doing the right thing had never felt so terrible. Lexington felt as if he were betraying Enama, but telling Albeus of Enama's true feelings about her situation was the right thing to do. 

Lexington met with Mardul, the head guardsman of Albeus. Mardul let him pass and Lexington stepped into Albeus work chamber for the first time. Albeus was a very tall man. He was fit for a man his age yet his elderly years were revealed through the many wrinkles in his face and hands. Albeus walked with a slight limp as he approached to greet Lexington.


The Fallen Celestial Ch. 01



"It's finally nice to meet you, Lexington. I apologize for such a late introduction, but I have been rather busy of late."

Lexington shook his head politely replying "No apology necessary. It is an honor to meet you and I greatly appreciate the kindness you have shown me. I have done what I can to honor you in payment."

Lexington was referring to the aid he had given to the people of Shantei with various tasks. 

"I am well aware of your travels through Shantei. My people view you as a great helper. You're welcome to stay. I know of what you have revealed to my wife, Anila, about your journey."

Lexington smiled. "Yes, your wife, like you, has been very kind. But I'm afraid this is not a social visit. I have some bad news."

"Go on."

"Your daughter has desire to leave Shantei. Last night, she stole a jar from one of the marketsman. She was planning to use the jar as payment for passage with one of the tradesman, Oheiman."

Albeus nodded. "I know of her tribulation. She fears that I am to trade her off for greater prestige in return."

Lexington wanted to ask if that was intent, but he knew it was not his place.

"Truth is, Lexington, I do not know. The unfortunate part is, that was never my plan. I had no plans for my children. I merely wish they do the best to honor our family. It wasn't until I realized that Shantei will not survive long with it's current state. The word of the beauty of Shantei's women alone will not be enough to sustain us. What we have now isn't enough for trade and I know you know of Enama's incomparable beauty."

Lexington didn't know what to say, but he was greatly saddened by the news. He knew Enama would be traded. Injustice disgusted Lexington and slavery was one of its worst forms.

"I have not arranged a trade with Enama but I know that the day will come when a rich traveler will seek the beauty of Enama. I know that her beauty rivals that of many. Her beauty will travel beyond the River Luildel. I don't know how long it will take but I pray it will be sooner rather than later.

Albeus paused for a moment. He didn't know how he could change the subject. 

"You have been a great addition to this village and like the people of this village, I will too be saddened by the day you leave our walls."

Lexington nodded. "I see no reason to leave soon. I still feel obligated to repay you in some way and will continue to help in as many ways that I can."

Albeus smiled. "Well, that is all I can ask. Thank you again for your visit. Please be sure to see me before you set out on your journey."

Lexington shook Albeus' hand and made his way out. Lexington looked up at the afternoon sky. He could feel Enama's eyes on him. He did not want to give her the news. Regret, the least favorite of his newfound emotions, continued to tug at his chest.

---

Lexington did his best to avoid Enama. The pettiness of the act made Lexington realize just how human he had become. Night had already fallen and Lexington continued to struggle to find a comfortable position in his bed. The cool breeze of the night was enough to make anyone fall soundly asleep, but too much was on Lexington's mind. He worried for Enama and at the same time knew that he could not do something against Albeus, the man who practically saved his life. He still didn't know how he was to get home nor how he would survive such a journey in his state.

After finally deciding to do his best to not think at all, Lexington's eyelids began to give way. The comfort of knowing that he would finally fall asleep was all he needed to do so. The noise of the movement of the lever to his door woke him. Lexington sat up preparing to defend himself instinctively, but to his surprise it was no armed intruder, it was Enama. Before Lexington could say anything, she quickly positioned herself to the side of his bed and placed her hand gently over his mouth. Bewildered at the situation, he decided to follow her lead.

Enama lifted the blanket off Lexington and placed herself on his lap, pressing her hips onto his. Lexington never knew just how strong Enama was until he felt the firmness in the muscles of her legs. He enjoyed it. She reached under and slowly pulled Lexington's undergarment from his waist and dropped it on the side of the bed. Lexington could feel the brush of Enama's pubic hair against his. She leaned forward and placed her lips on his. 

Lexington felt his penis surge for the first time. The sensation was amazing. His fully erect penis was pressed up against Enama's crotch and the warmth only added to his arousal. She reached under and took hold of his penis and started to stroke it. Her grip was firm. Lexington felt this urge to wrap his legs and arms around her as to keep her from leaving, but Enama wasn't going anywhere. She made that clear as she lifted her hips just enough to slide Lexington's penis into her already soaking vagina. Their hips met again and she fixed her hips on his while she continued to work her tongue on Lexington's lips and into his mouth.

Lexington slid his hands down Enama's side and placed them on her hips. As if on instinct, Lexington motioned her hips to move up just enough to expose the shaft of his penis, then gently motioned her back down. He repeated to do so as Enama followed suit. Enama's moaning ensued as they continued to go at each other orally. She then started placing kisses on his cheek and slowly made her way to the lobe of his ear. 

Lexington increased the pace of moving Enama's hips and noticed too had began his own complimentary motion. The smoothness of Enama's vagina was inexplicable. He had never felt this before, but he knew he loved it. Enama continue to moan into Lexington's ear as she gently sucked on the lobe of his ear with her supple lips. He couldn't understand why nor did he try to do so, but to his own surprise, Lexington quickly flipped Enama to her back and inserted himself into her again. This time, Lexington drove himself into her with vigor and force. Enama's moans turned to screams as she begged for more.

Enama ran her hands up Lexington's defined arms and dug her nails into his triceps and he continued to pound into her. The sweat that built on both of them mixed and seemingly made everything all the easier to continue. As Enama wrapped her legs around his waist, Lexington again felt something he had never felt before. A sensation was building inside his penis and he could not explain but he knew he had to keep going. In and out of her slick but constricting vagina went his penis until finally he sent his sperm deep into her womb. Enama gasped as she reached orgasm and in her excitement actually drew blood from the nails she had dug into Lexington's arm.

Lexington, however, did not feel the pain. He felt nothing but bliss as he laid himself on top of Enama. She wrapped her arms around him as her legs were wrapped around his waste. He let out a sigh all the while trying to catch his breath.

"Take me with you" Enama whispered in his ear while stroke the back of his head.

Lexington didn't know to what say. He didn't know what to think. All he knew was that although his penis was no longer erect, he loved the feeling of it buried within Enama. He never wanted that night to end.



The Fallen Celestial Ch. 02



Lexington awoke to the stirring of Enama fondling his testicles. The sun had yet to rise, but he didn't mind the early start to the day. Enama continued to caress his testicles in hand while gently placing kisses on his neck. 

"Good morning," Enama whispered lovingly.

"Good morning."

Lexington felt his penis surge with blood as he started running his hands over Enama's naked, smooth skin. He lightly brushed his fingers over Enama's stiff nipples before cupping her supple breast with his hand. She placed a quick kiss on his lips. Though it was too dark to see, he could feel her lips curl into a smile as she kissed him.

Enama slipped herself under the covers teasingly dragging her the fingers of her free hand downward along the firmness of Lexington's body. She continued to play with his testicles and grabbed the base of his fully erect penis. Lexington sunk the back of his head into the pillow in ecstasy as Enama placed the head of his penis in her mouth. She squeezed her lips around his shaft and pressed her tongue against the bottom of his penis as she engulfed it entirely. Enama proceeded to bob her head up and down rhythmically all the while manipulating his scrotum in her hand. Lexington gripped the sides of his bed as Enama brought him close to orgasm. 

Wanting to please Enama as well, Lexington motioned her to stop to her reluctance. He pulled her up to his side with her back facing him as he turned to lie on his side. He slid his right arm under Enama and slid two fingers into her mouth. With his free hand, he placed his hand on the side of Enama's hip and squeezed it lightly while pressing his erect penis in between the muscular cheeks of her buttocks. He then slid his saliva-drenched fingers down Enama's body and into her vagina. While continuing to grind his crotch against her butt, he wiggled his fingers up and down against Enama's clit. At this point, Enama's vagina was drenched as Lexington knew while inserting his fingers in an out of her vagina followed by tantalizing her clit.

Enama couldn't take it anymore. She turned, forced Lexington onto his back and mounted him. She shoved his penis into her soaked vagina and started rocking her hips back and forth, motioning his rock hard penis in and out. Enama gripped at Lexington's chest while he took hold of her hips to increase her pace. Sweat streaked its way from Enama's head, down her neck, in between her breasts and over her firm stomach. The mixture of sexual juices and sweat made Enama's sliding on top of Lexington all the more easy.

Lost in the pleasure of each other, Enama felt herself build to orgasm. Lexington knew due to her steady and quick pace. The tightness of her vagina made it so he could no longer hold his load. He lifted his hips into Enama as he ejaculated while Enama too was overcome by her orgasm, screaming in result. Enama collapsed onto Lexington's chest as both tried breathed in exasperation. He pulled the covers over them as the morning breeze started to cool them off. 

For months, Lexington and Enama had followed this morning ritual ever since that first night. Being a Celestial solder in the army of the Omnipotent was a fading memory, though the thought randomly gnawed Lexington during his idle time. 

Although it was tradition for a man and woman to be virgins upon marriage, Lexington and Enama were able to keep their sexual encounters a secret while posing as the appropriate courting couple. Though against Albeus' initial plans, he eventually grew to like the idea of the two. Albeus found comfort in knowing that Edrith, almost every bit as beautiful as Enama, would soon be old enough for Albeus to follow through with his plan.

---

The sun had risen once again, though Enama wouldn't awaken for a few more hours. Lexington scooted himself to the edge of the bed and stretched. He couldn't remember the last time he felt such bliss. Rays of sunshine bled through wherever his balcony curtain couldn't contain it. He could already hear the merchants bartering with the travelers, children laughing, and the multitudes conversing -- sounds he had grown to love.

Lexington threw on his robe and sandals and proceeded to head down to the lobby of the manor. Edalo had already been up, preparing his meal for the day. Lexington noticed the regal wear that Edalo was dressed in. He had remembered that Edalo was in the process of courting Lani, one of the daughters of Hoduras, a cropsmen of Shantei.

"Pleasant morning, Edalo, how are you?" Lexington asked politely.

"Pleasant morning it is, Lexington. I'm well. I'm off to meet with Hoduras for some business."

The two exchanged nods as Edalo left.

After Lexington had his meal, he decided to take a stroll around Shantei. He was still looking for a way to repay Albeus and Anila, but he figured at this point he could never repay what he now owed them. Although he understood the nature of debt in the human world, it did not exist in the realm of the Omnipotent. He grew wary upon realizing that he still needed to find a way home, but then he stopped to think.

Do I need to go home? Do I even want to go home? Lexington wondered.

Lexington continued to walk as he noticed the only thing he had hated about Shantei, the whorehouse. However, he found himself strangely drawn to it. He did not want to go in, but he felt compelled to at least see what was going on. There wasn't the usual amount moaning echoing from whorehouse, but then again it was still the morning.

Upon entering the room, there were three gorgeous women to greet him. Two of the three were new. 

Too young he thought as they smiled while they approached him.

Selia, the head mistress, was smiling seductively. Selia was dressed in an elegant flowing walnut colored dress. The color complimented Selia's peculiar light complexion. Her skin was mesmerizingly smooth and unlike most of the women of Shantei, the muscles in her arms and legs weren't as defined. He could tell that she spent of her time in doors and away from the hard labor that most women of Shantei endured. 

Two drapes of brown linen pressed her Selia's large breasts against her chest with her nipples proudly defined. Her dress exposed her lower back so much that you could almost see the point where her buttocks cleaved. Her hips were wide and swayed gracefully with each step. She had a strange way about her. She was dominant yet passive. She let men feel as if they were in control yet she was the one driving their decisions. Selia knew that men wanted her and she enjoyed the games she played on them. Lexington spent just as much time avoiding her as he did analyzing her. 

Selia placed her arm under Lexington's and wrapped it around his waste. She was much shorter than he, but her figure nonetheless was tantalizing. "What brings you here? I thought you were already taken care of," Selia teasingly asked.

Lexington smirked and replied, "I thought it'd be polite of me to stop by and greet your two new workers."

Selia smiled and said, "You don't dislike this place as much as you let on, good sir."

Lexington was at a loss for words. A nearby couple's moaning distracted him. Drawn to the source, he found that the moaning was coming from one of the corridors and stuck his head around the corner. He could see one of the travelers getting serviced by one of Selia's girls. Lexington couldn't recall her name either, but her graceful movement entranced him. 

The traveler was sitting on the bench that lined the corridor with his robe hiked up to his stomach. The girl looked as if she was sitting on him. Lexington watched as his swirled her hips on his. The girl was dressed in a white cloth that draped over one breast while the rest of her attire seemed to be on the floor. The traveler's head was leaned back against the wall with his eyes closed obviously paralyzed in the joy of it all. The traveler's placed his hands at the small of the girl's back. After a moment, the girl stood up. The traveler opened his eyes and smiled as the girl now faced him and mounted him while he remained seated. She reached back, grasped the shaft of his very long penis and positioned the engorged mushroom head in between her buttocks.

All this time Selia and the girls had been talking to him but Lexington did not hear them. He remained drawn to the girl. He leaned against the side of the entryway of the corridor and continued spectating. The only other thing he noticed was his own erection as his tip brushed against the corner of the corridor entryway.

He noticed that the girl had fixed the man's head of the penis against her anus. Lexington was surprised that she showed no pain as her ass easily swallowed the entirety of the traveler's large penis. As she pressed her waist down against the traveler's she was wrapped her arms around his neck. Lexington watched as she forced her tongue in out of the man's mouth. The girl began to bounce up and down on the man's penis as it went in and out of her apparently tight sphincter. The girl began to moan even louder than before.

Selia, the head mistress, had noticed Lexington's stiffness and she smiled. She quietly knelt beside him and slid his erection free of his robe. To her delight, Selia noticed that Lexington was still unaware of her presence. Selia took pride in her many abilities, especially her stealth. She marveled at his penis. It wasn't the largest or the thickest she had ever seen, but it was one she knew Lexington should be proud of. She opened her mouth wide and guided it over Lexington's tip. Once the head of his penis reached the back of her throat, Selia tightened her lips around and pressed her tongue up against Lexington's shaft. 

To her surprise, Lexington didn't move. He merely glanced at Selia gobbling his penis before quickly returning his focus to the girl and the traveler. He was still amazed at the girl's movement. The sweat draped over her back cast a sort of glow over her. The small muscles in her back and the dimples on her lower back glistened. Lexington was overcome with pleasure. He wanted to unload and though he would not voice it, he enjoyed what Selia was doing. Selia continued to bob her head on Lexington's shaft leaving it slick with saliva. Lexington glanced down at Selia again. He never noticed the thickness of her lips. They were thicker than Enama's. He felt his unloading coming soon, but he didn't want it so.

Lexington looked back at the two going at each other on the corridor bench. He could see that the traveler to was close to orgasm. The traveler suddenly grabbed the girl's hips and held her down as he groaned through out his orgasm. They paused for a moment, then the girl gave the traveler one last kiss and stood up. The traveler's noticeably shrunken penis plopped out of the girl's rectum. The girl bent down to pick her clothes up, used them to wipe the traveler's penis clean, then used what was left to clean in between her buttocks, and walked off. The traveler sunk to a slouch on the bench in haze.

Lexington finally gave Selia the attention she deserved. She was still working his penis and quite inexplicably, she held him at the point where he wanted to come so badly but he couldn't. Selia was still only using her mouth as she easily glided the penis in and out of throat. Lexington felt a tingling in his legs as if they were going numb. He held onto the wall as Selia started using her hands to stroke Lexington's shaft. It was all he needed to blow his load into her mouth. Selia continued to grip and stroke his shaft and sucking on the head of his penis as he unloaded into her mouth. She skillfully swallowed his sperm and stroked him clean.

Selia tucked Lexington's now flaccid penis back under his robe, stood up, and smiled. She gave Lexington a wink before saying, "Come back whenever you'd like"

Again, Lexington was at a loss for words. He adjusted his belt and made his way out of Selia's whorehouse.

---

It wasn't until close to noon when Lexington found his way back to the home of Albeus and his family. As usual, Albeus was in his chamber signing various parchments and meeting with travelers and merchants of Shantei. It was also during this time that Enama and her younger sister Edrith focused on their sowing duties as their mother, Anila, supervised.

Lexington sat himself next to Enama, admiring her craftsmanship. 

"Where have you been, my love?" Enama asked.

Lexington paused for a moment before answering.

"Is something wrong?" 

Lexington shook his head. "No, no. I was just admiring your handiwork. I took my usual trip around the town. Saw a few new travelers, but other than that the walk was uneventful."

Enama nodded as she carried on with her work.

Edalo poked his head in through the doorway. He was sweating. Lexington could tell he was worried about something.

"Lexington, father and I need you at the south wall at once" Edalo quickly said, then left.

Lexington glanced at Enama, then Edrith and Anila. They all shared his perplexed look. 

"I'm sure it's nothing," Anila said nonchalantly. 

Lexington gave a quick peck on Enama's forehead before making his way out. What could possibly be the problem? For one thing, there was nothing at the south gate but dirt. And for another thing, Lexington was almost sure that Albeus was in his work chamber.

Lexington arrived at the south gate where Albeus, Edalo, Mardul, and Mardul's guardsmen were arranged. 

"What's going on?" Lexington wondered.

Mardul turned, smiled and placed a hand on Lexington. Over the time Lexington had spent in Shantei, Mardul had grown to liking Lexington. Mardul admired Lexington's loyalty and unshakeable morality. 

Although all the men seemed worried, it seemed that only Albeus had the courage to answer. "The sheep were slaughtered in the night," Albeus said grimly.

"Whose sheep?" Lexington asked.

"Everyone's."

Lexington wondered how could this have happened. Lawbreakers were few and far between in Shantei and even the travelers were quick to learn the laws. Travelers loved Shantei for the women and that was enough of a reason to keep them peaceful. Besides, no traveler would benefit from slaughtering sheep.

Mardul motioned towards the south gate. "All the sheep in Shantei were slit at the throat and dumped here. Whoever did it wanted it to be found." 

Lexington had never seen Mardul look so grave. The months he spent in Shantei were so peaceful that Lexington would regularly question to himself why guardsmen would be needed in the first place.

Lexington turned to Albeus and asked, "Has anything like this ever happened before?"

Albeus shook his head. "Your time here, have you experienced anything but peace?"

Lexington nodded. Though the short run in with Enama and her trying to escape was obviously an exception, Albeus was right. Lexington had known and seen nothing but peace.

"This is the way of Shantei. It has always been a peaceful village and has even tamed the most violent of travelers. This is unprecedented," Albeus said sorrowfully.

Mardul cleared his throat and said "My lord, I will place two guardsmen at each entrance of the city. As for the sheep, we have already dispatched a rider to Shahemein to purchase enough to breed more."

Albeus nodded in thanks. Lexington had never seen Albeus look any older than he did right now. This event was weighing on Albeus much more than Albeus let on. 

Who would do such a thing? Lexington continued to ask himself. He decided then to question the new travelers through out the village.

Although the first place all travelers visited in Shantei was the whorehouse, most of them regularly stayed at Ingrid's small tavern. Her tavern resembled most of the white clay based homes of Shantei though it had the most rooms. The rooms of Ingrid's tavern were small, but travelers never spent more than a couple of days in Shantei. On the rare occasion, when Ingrid's tavern was completely occupied, travelers would stay in the whorehouse. Expectedly, the boarding at the whorehouse was much more expensive.

Lexington had found Ingrid, scrubbing hard at the wall. The purple stain was an obvious sore to Ingrid's eye. He had noticed that the stain had been there for some time now, perhaps days. Ingrid scrubbed with all her might to rid the wall of the purple mess. As he walked in, he remained quiet. He did not want to disturb Ingrid. He could see how focused she was. Ingrid, like all the other women of Shantei, was also beautiful. What made her different though was that she wore much more clothing than the other women. There was a rumor that Ingrid favored women over men, but because of her seemingly limitless kindness, most shook the rumor off as nothing more than that.

Lexington admired her work ethic. He was quick to notice the muscles in Ingrid's arms, shoulders, and back flex as he worked that purple stain out of the wall. She too had a seemingly perfect body though her breasts were much smaller than most. Despite her small breasts, her astoundingly large ass seemed to make up for them. Lexington knew she was a runner, probably the fastest in the village. Ingrid tended to wear very non-revealing clothes, again something not common with the women of Shantei. Lexington also knew she was a fighter and could handle herself. Ingrid's hair was kept short and bound tightly, just above her shoulders. Her hair was a light brown, similar to Enama's but not as thick. 

Ingrid had finally paused for a moment. She stared at what was left of the stain for a bit seemingly content with the work she had done and rose to dump her scrub in its bucket. Lexington cleared his throat to alert her. 

Ingrid quickly turned and smiled. "Lexington! How are you, dear friend?" Ingrid quickly made her way towards Lexington to embrace him.

"I'm well, thank you."

Ingrid nodded in acceptance. She had a beautiful smile. "How can I help you?"

"I need to know how many new travelers came in yesterday."

"Only one" Ingrid quickly responded. "I believe his name was Hangoot. He came to trade exotic furs from the east, past Shahemein."

"Do you know where he is?"

"He left early this morning after his morning meal. He headed towards Selia's."

So that was Hangoot, the traveler who obviously had the time of his life with that incredibly skilled girl. Lexington grasped Ingrid's shoulder lightly and smiled. "Thank you again, Ingrid. I apologize for interrupting your work."

Ingrid smiled. "No apology necessary. His things are still here. I do believe he intends to stay another day. What is this all about?"

"Don't worry. I just need to have some words with him" Lexington replied assuredly.

Last he remembered, Hangoot was slouched on the corridor bench at Selia's. He had apparently passed out from his session with that one girl. I must know her name Lexington told himself.

As Lexington approached Selia's whorehouse, he tentatively stepped into the doorway though he did not know why. He still wasn't comfortable with this place. Selia was there at her usual spot displaying her bright smile.

"Lexington! You return and so soon? I suspect you're looking for more that what you got this morning?" Selia smiled her seductive smile.

Lexington shook his head. "No, I'm afraid not. The traveler I saw this morning, was his name Hangoot?"

Selia nodded. "He awoke shortly from his haze after you and I had... concluded our business."

Lexington ignored her little quip. "Which way did he head?"

"Towards the north gate, I believe. But I don't suspect he was leaving. He had only his garment in hand."

Lexington nodded and quickly said "thank you" before turning to leave.

Selia quickly grasped his hand and tugged enough to make him pause. She pressed herself against him and whispered, "I know you want more. Stop by whenever you want. It will be on the house."

Lexington respectfully pulled from her grasp and made his way to the north gate. 




The Fallen Celestial Ch. 02



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As he trudged his way on, Lexington felt a tugging at his chest. It wasn't painful. It was more disconcerting that anything. The sensation was familiar though, yet he could not recall when it last happened. As he saw the north entryway, he shook the feeling off and pressed on.

He approached the north gate, but did not step out of village. He glanced around, but could not see Hangoot. Finally, he stepped outside to the wide-open dirt land that stretched all the way to the River Luildel. He turned to the walls of Shantei and saw Hangoot leaning against the wall staring in the direction of the great river.

Lexington made his way towards Hangoot. Hangoot didn't seem to notice Lexington. With his clothes on, Hangoot seemed a bit larger than when Lexington first saw him in the whorehouse. Though Hangoot was not fit to be a soldier, Lexington expected him to be more agile that he let on. Lexington smirked at the realization that it was still in his nature to size up his opponent.

I'm still a soldier after all, Lexington thought to himself.

Standing right next to him, Hangoot still had yet to acknowledge Lexington. 

Lexington grew impatient.

"Excuse me, are you Hangoot?"

Hangoot did not respond. His gaze was still fixed towards the river.

"Hello?" Lexington asked impatiently. He then nudged Hangoot with his fist. Still, Hangoot did not respond.

Lexington didn't know what to do. An unresponsive human was another first for him. He felt as though he were a Celestial again visiting this world for a short time. Humans lacked the ability to see Celestials though Celestials could clearly see them. How strange, Lexington thought.

The tugging in Lexington's chest abruptly intensified. For some reason, Lexington turned his attention towards the river. Though he didn't know if Hangoot had anything to do with it, Lexington could not help but wonder what so vast an army was doing marching its way towards Shantei.

Lexington took one last glance at Hangoot. Hangoot held his unresponsive gaze on the incoming army. Lexington turned and quickly made his way towards the home of Albeus. Lexington found the home empty except for Enama and Edrith. Edrith was asleep while Enama was preparing supper.

"Enama! An army approaches!"

Enama turned, perplexed. "An army?"

"Yes! Does this village have some sort of alarming bell or..." As Lexington asked the question, he already knew the answer. From his first day in Shantei, Lexington knew that this village was poorly defended. The approaching army would tear through this village like nothing.

"Enama, wake Edrith, pack what you can carry and find your parents. I must see what I can do to stop this" Lexington quickly commanded before dashing his way towards his balcony. Once he passed his balcony curtains, he could see the army in its entirety. It stretched far beyond the width of the village and looked as if a black cloud had crawled its way from the River Luildel.

Where did they come from? There were no ships in the river that he could see. The bridge was completely empty. The army appeared out of nowhere. Lexington could already hear the screams of the village folk. Panic had erupted. He yelled to tell them to stay calm and make their way through the south gate, but no one heard him. They couldn't. Villagers and travelers streamed their way out of every gate, but the north one. He didn't have time to guide them.

The army appeared to take a halt. One figure draped in purple stepped forward from the frontline at the center of the army. They were still far off enough making it difficult for Lexington to identify them. He knew that Albeus had little armor and weapons and what ever he did have was too small to fit Lexington. 

Lexington made his way downstairs. His only option was to talk to this one particular person. Maybe he was the leader. Mardul stormed his way into the home of Albeus and approached Lexington. 

Lexington quickly asked, "Mardul, have you seen Albeus and Anila?"

"Yes, I have already set them and my guardsmen on the path towards the River Luildel. The path is trenched, the army will not be able to see them."

Lexington felt relief for but a second. "Take Enama and Edrith and go with them." 

"But the people-"

"The people are my responsibility now. It will only be a waste of your time. Wait for me at the river dock with Enama and her family. If I return by dusk, all is well. If not, then leave."

Mardul nodded and made his way to Enama and Edrith.

Lexington tightened his belt and grabbed the sword that Albeus had left behind. He quickly made his way towards the north gate and on to the army. As he passed the walls of Shantei, he looked back to see Hangoot still standing in place.

What is that man doing? Lexington shook off the notion. He had one focus now. Figure out what this army wants. As he got nearer to the frontline of the army, he slowed his pace. He didn't want to come off as aggressive. He could almost make out whom the leader was.

Lexington stopped in his tracks as he recognized the leader. He noticed the black scaly wings that stretched from the leader's back and the whipping noise of the leader's accompanying tail. The leader was a Valkyrie, the fiercest among the Celestial's opponents. Valkyrie were almost evenly matched with Seraphs.

Of course, this worried Lexington because to his dismay, he again realized he was only human. The Valkyrie took note of Lexington's pause and made her way towards him. Lexington could see the typical purple shade of the armor that Valkyrie wore. Her breastplate was engraved with complex symbols and held her large breasts tightly against her chest. Her muscular stomach was exposed. The only piece of armor on her lower half was a triangular shaped piece of metal that was supported by a chain that wrapped around her waist. She had hooves for feet and the same armor protected her legs up to her knee, exposing her muscular thighs.

The Valkyrie smiled. "Do you remember me, great Celestial of the Omnipotent?"

Lexington remained silent. Her skin too had a shade of purple mixed in with brown. She looked radiant as the sun reflected off her muscular arms and legs. He could feel her blood red eyes peer through him as if she were reading his mind.

Lexington finally replied, "I remember you, Thraxa of Avariceal."

Thraxa continued to smile. Her tail whipped back in forth. It seemed to be a reaction of her joy. Thraxa seemed taller than Lexington had remembered. Her shadow with her wings aid cast long over Lexington.

"So it's true." There was an unnatural echo in Thraxa's voice. "The great Seraph Lexington has fallen."

Lexington gripped his sword tighter, but he couldn't find any words to say.

Thraxa continued to smile. "You know that sword can't harm me." Thraxa reached out and gripped Lexington's throat. He dropped the sword and wrapped his hands around her wrist. She effortlessly lifted him off the ground and looked into his eyes. "This was easier than I thought."

Thraxa laughed as the echo in her voice carried on. She turned to her army and yelled "DESTROY THEM ALL!" Her black soldiers resembled massive men, almost bear-like in appearance as they stomped their way towards Shantei.

Thraxa still held Lexington in the air. She then brought his ear close to her mouth, stuck out her tongue, slid it upward along his cheek and whispered, "You're coming with me."

---

Lexington felt helpless in Thraxa's grasp. At this point, she had been dragging him through the dirt towards the River Luildel. He wanted look back at Shantei but he could still hear Thraxa's army of Shadowmen stomp their way towards Shantei, the only village he had known and had grown to love. He worried for Enama and her family. 

This was the closet that Lexington had ever been to the bridge of River Luildel. The bridge was much larger than he had thought and it rose much higher as well. Thraxa stopped at the foot of the bridge. She muttered something he couldn't understand.

A mound of dirt began to rise beside them. The mound grew taller than Thraxa. Once it stopped, the dirt on the side of mound parted leaving what seemed an entryway. Thraxa glanced at Lexington while still firmly gripping around his neck. Lexington had never felt so helpless. He was but a toy in Thraxa's vice. They stepped into the mound. The entryway led to a dark tunnel. Fear set into Lexington. A glow emanated from Thraxa enough to be able to see within an arms reach of them, but beyond that was pitch black. Lexington noticed that the light from the entry had finally dimmed and all that lit their way was Thraxa's glow.

Finally, the two arrived in a large cavern. Lexington could hear the water running but could not see it. Torches surrounding the cavern lit themselves in the presence of the Valkyrie. Thraxa released her grip of her captive's neck. He fell to his knees, the soreness in his neck render him unable to speak. Thraxa walked towards the edge of the cavern where the water was gently running against the dirt. 

Thraxa turned and sat on what appeared to be a marble table. Lexington found the strength to stand. He could see that he had nowhere to go. He stood still, examining what he could see of the cavern. He placed his focus on the marble table that was surprisingly clean. The glow that emanated from Thraxa and the torchlight made her look elegant despite how terrified Lexington was. 

The Valkyrie held her smile. "Come forward, Lexington, Seraph of the Omnipotent."

Lexington did not move. Though he felt weak, he gained a renewed sense of fortitude when hearing his name coupled with his title. 

I may be human, he thought, but he was still a soldier of the Omnipotent.

"Lexington, I will not ask again."

Still, Lexington did not move.

Thraxa stopped smiling. The red in her eyes started to glow. Lexington felt a cringe in his gut. His stomach felt as if were about to burst. While clutching his belly, he fell to the floor, but refused to cry out. The pain was blinding. And just like that, it was gone.

Lexington felt himself sliding along the dirt towards Thraxa, but she was not pulling him. Though the pain was gone, the experience itself was draining. He felt the dirt build up on his skin and clothing due to being drenched in sweat. He finally opened his eyes and saw Thraxa standing over him. 

Thraxa removed her armor revealing a rich black cloth that barely covered her breasts. What drew more of his attention was a bulge that laid under the cloth that covered her crotch. She saw that he had noticed and smiled once again. Thraxa bent over, grabbed Lexington by the arm and belt and effortlessly picked him up and placed him on the marble table. Lexington felt fatigue set in unable to keep his eyes open. He felt Thraxa easily tear his clothes off. He lied naked on the marble table slowly losing consciousness. Thraxa slapped him.

"You're not going to want to miss this." Thraxa said playfully. "Well, maybe you will." Thraxa let out a laugh. The echo in her voice was inhuman.

Thraxa took hold of Lexington's limp penis and started to stroke it. 

"My, my. I would have never thought a day like this would come." Thraxa said.

Though Lexington was near fainting, he felt the similar surge build within his crotch. Thraxa leaned over and placed his semi-erect penis into her mouth. The feeling of her warm tongue was exquisite. The strength of her tight lips coupled with the velvety smoothness of her upper mouth was ecstatic. Though he could feel that her tongue was forked, she used it expertly on the underside of his shaft. His rock hard penis could blow its load any second now.

Thraxa stood back up, still stroking her captive's penis. 

"I'm going to have a little bit of fun."

Thraxa muttered another inaudible word and it seemed as though an invisible force held Lexington's legs upward and spread. Thraxa leaned forward with clear access to Lexington's anus. She stuck her forked tongue at his sphincter before slipping it into his rectum all the while continuing to rhythmically stroke his penis. She inserted her forked tongue in an out of his rectum, swirling it about while inside. She then started to fondle his scrotum in the process. To his disgust, Lexington couldn't help but enjoy it. The probing of his anus was a new but surprisingly enjoyable sensation. His mind drifted back to the whorehouse and how one of Selia's girls skillfully pleased Hangoot with anal sex.

"You don't have to say anything." Thraxa paused from the oral probing of Lexington's now well-lubricated anus. "I know you're enjoying this." 

Thraxa let go of Lexington's rock hard penis as she stood. She pulled Lexington towards her so that his ass was at the very edge of the marble table. She pulled the dark cloth that covered her crotch, revealing her own large uncut penis. Though he was only a human, Thraxa enjoyed the fact that his penis was still a bit larger than hers. Thraxa stroked her semi-erect cock to full erection and aimed her head to Lexington's ass. Lexington's eyes remained closed until he felt pressure up against his sphincter. 

"Don't worry, this will only hurt for a second."

Thraxa pushed the engulfed head of her penis in and Lexington winced in response. She was unusually gentle as she cautiously inched her penis into his tight virgin ass. He felt the pressure build which quickly turned to pleasure. He was amazed to feel Thraxa's pubic hair press against his buttocks.

With her engorged penis buried to the base in Lexington's ass, Thraxa leaned forward over Lexington. He was even more aroused as he felt large breasts and her stiff nipples press into his chest. Thraxa whispered, "I am going to tear your ass apart."

With that said, Thraxa pulled out a bit faster than when she went in then quickly shoved her penis up Lexington's ass again. She placed her large hands on the sides of Lexington, squeezing his muscular obliques quickening her pace. 

Through all this, Lexington was in complete ecstasy. Though he could not move, he was enjoying the ride. He felt Thraxa becoming more forceful with every thrust. He was finally able to will his eyes open and what he saw was only he could describe as exquisite. 

The glow from Thraxa had faded but the light from the torches still highlighted where her sweat was building. Her large breasts bounced with every one of her thrusts into his ass. He also noticed that his penis was still completely erect though he didn't know what to do. Thraxa saw that Lexington's eyes were open and she smiled. She took hold of his penis with a firm grip and began to stroke while she plunged her penis in and out of him. Her vigor increased and began to grunt.

With his throbbing penis now being stroked, Lexington could hold his load no longer. He yelled out as his sperm shot from the head of his penis. Spurts of semen hit Thraxa in the face and chest and some landed on Lexington's belly. 

While Lexington ejaculated, the tightening of the muscles in his rectum added more pleasure to Thraxa and she too could no longer hold her load. Thraxa felt the build up in her scrotum and instinctively pulled out. She moved to jerk herself and shot her semen onto Lexington's belly and chest. She let out a last grunt. Her orgasm seemed to last forever. Gasping, she laid herself on top of Lexington. Their sweat and semen mixed and pressed between Thraxa's large breasts and Lexington's firm chest and stomach.

Lexington, exhausted as he was, took one last glance at Thraxa as she lay on top of him. She was gasping heavily as was he. He still couldn't move and finally gave up. 

Thraxa lovingly placed a kiss on his chin and whispered, "Let it be known that Thraxa, the Valkyrie of Avariceal, is the first to fuck a Celestial." She proudly laughed to herself.

Then black.



The Fallen Celestial Ch. 03



Chapter 3 -- The Escape

Lexington awoke. He was still lying on the marble table. He was naked and cold. The torches had gone out, but he could see the faintest of light pouring in. He assumed that was the tunnel that led back.

He used what strength he had left and slid off the marble table. His sphincter was sore and it throbbed with every slow step he took towards the tunnel. More light bled in has he approached the entryway. Once he stepped out, he was nearly blinded by the light. His eyes were slow to adjust. Taking a misstep, he fell flat on his face in the dirt. The cool breeze coming from beyond the bridge was a welcome feeling. He peeked just a bit, forcing his eyes to adjust. He rolled to his back and set himself upright against the mound. Lexington could smell smoke.

Shantei, he thought. He knew it was destroyed. He hoped the people had fled in time. He wondered about Enama and her family. He wanted to get up and run towards the escape vessel on the River Luildel that Albeus had stored there, but he knew it was too late. If they had survived, they would have already left. 

Shahemein. That was where they're headed. It's the only city near Shantei though it was almost a month's journey away. 

The sun was low in the east. It was morning. He could see the smoke rise from Shantei. He didn't want to go back but he knew he had too. He had to know if anyone that stayed had survived. Lexington willed himself to his feet and headed back towards what was left of his beloved village.

As he approached the north gate of Shantei, he wondered if he would find Hangoot standing there as he was before Thraxa and her Shadowmen army attacked. He doubted it, of course. But still, how could a human have anything to do with a Shadowmen attack? All of this continued to make absolutely no sense to him. There were so many questions he needed answers to. The first being how could a Celestial fall and become human? He shook the thought off. He needed to find Enama and any survivors of Shantei.  

Though he was still naked, the warmth of the noon sun was comforting. He found one of the guardsmen dead with most of his armor unusable though the garment under the armor was suitable. He sorrowfully thanked the dead guardsmen then made his way into Shantei.

The smell of cooked pork was a painful reminder that Lexington was starving. To his own dread he had realized that it was not pork that caught his scent, it was the smell of burnt humans. His hunger quickly turned to disgust. He wanted to vomit, but there was nothing to expel. He made his way towards the manor of Albeus. He kept his eyes and ears open hoping to hear someone.

Flashes of the children and families that once roamed this crowded village ran through Lexington's mind. The whorehouse was one of the few buildings standing. He wondered why that was so. 

Aside from Albeus' manor, the whorehouse was the only other two-floored building in Shantei. Most of the top floor had collapsed to the first, but the main corridor remained intact. Lexington remembered that there was a basement Selia had used as storage. He wondered. Hope gripped him.

The entrance to the storage basement was blocked by light debris. Lexington merely had to kick most of it off. A cracked wooden beam wedged the door closed. He used what strength he had left to shove the beam aside and pried the door open. It was pitch black inside. He felt his hope fleeting. He wedged the basement door open and proceeded inside. The light from the outside was enough to peek in. Inside he found Selia and the girl who had been pleasuring Hangoot lying on the floor. Adrenaline coursed through his veins as he leaped towards them. He cupped Selia's face in his hands gently. 

"Selia" he whispered, but she was dead.

The girl next to him coughed. Lexington turned to her and lifted her head off the ground with care. 

"Girl, are you hurt?"

The girl shook her head looking into Lexington's eyes then closed them again. She fell unconscious. He scanned up and down her body. She was scantily clothed as were most of Selia's girls, but she looked unharmed save for minor scratches and bruising on her arms and legs. He picked her up fortunate that she was light.

The sun was near setting and from the whorehouse entrance, he could see the Albeus' manor. The entire top floor had fallen into the manor. The doorway itself was sealed with rubble. Lexington panned around and saw one home that was still standing more so than the rest. Again, hope had gripped him.

Inside, Lexington placed the girl on the bed and found a jug of water that was untouched. He drank as he had never drunk before. He filled a small cup with some and proceeded to serve it to the girl.

"Wake up" he said softly.

The girl opened her eyes. Lexington placed the edge of the cup to her full lips and she drank. She laid her head back down, but seemed renewed with energy. 

"What is your name?" Lexington asked.

"Mara" she replied.

"Do you know if the other girls escaped?"

Mara shook her head. "I heard the roar of the bad men, but at that point Selia had only taken me to the basement. We felt the ground shake around us then the door slammed shut. Selia was hit by it and fell down the stairs. I don't know if she..."

Lexington's eyes began to cloud. Mara knew what she had feared. Selia had died. The two wept silently. Lexington leaned himself to the side of the bed where Mara was and closed his eyes. He had no idea what he was to do next.

---

Sunlight reached through the holes in the ceiling of the small house that Lexington and Mara had found refuge. The light that struck Lexington in the eyes was enough to wake him. It was morning. Fortunately, Mara was still sound asleep. Lexington felt reenergized with a sense of purpose. He knew that the only course of action was to follow Albeus' escape trench and go from there. 

Lexington searched the house for food and found only scraps of bread. He set aside most of it for Mara when she woke. As he began eating, his chewing had woken Mara.

She slowly sat up. Lexington turned to face her.

"How are you feeling?"

"Better. May I have some?"

Lexington handed the bread to Mara.

"What are we to do now?"

"We're going to follow Albeus' trench. I fear that's only option."

"What about the River Luildel bridge?"

"I want to avoid it."

Mara nodded. She knew it was from that direction that the Shadowmen had come from. Mara began to cry quietly. "Why did this happen?"

Lexington sat next to her and placed an arm over her. "I don't know." But in truth, he knew that Thraxa was there for him, though he did not know why she allowed him to live. It was unlike Shadohinus, the lord of Avariceal, to attack mankind. Mankind was merely insects in the great war between the Omnipotent and Shadohinus.

"When do we leave?"

"When you're strong enough."

"Then we should go now."

Lexington nodded. He admired her resolve. Lexington knew that the true character of man was always revealed when it was time to fight for survival.

Mara stood before Lexington did. She raised her arms and stretched. As she raised her arms, her short dress raised enough for Lexington to catch a glance of the under curves of her large round buttocks. He had remembered watching her use her ass with such skill. He was becoming aroused despite being ashamed at the realization, though he could not take his eyes off it. 

Mara stepped towards the entrance and peeked out. "I think we should go."

Lexington stood and followed her out. They exited the west gate and found the hidden trench nearby. He found himself hoping that this part of the journey would be easy for he now feared for the safety of Mara.

The distance from the entrance of the trench to the Luildel River dock was much longer than Lexington had anticipated. It was already past noon and still they could see nothing other than the stretch of the trench. Fortunately, the heat of the sun was favorable. There was also an accompanying cool breeze that made its way through the trench. It seemed to blow the two forward as if aiding them somehow. 

Lexington walked a step behind Mara. He enjoyed the breeze. Every time it blew through, it lifted her dress just enough to catch a glimpse of that robust ass he so desperately wanted to fuck. If her dress didn't lift up, the breeze pressed her dress against her waist and ass clearly displaying their wonderful form. He found himself surprised to find that though her ass was huge her hips weren't strikingly wide. The disproportion aroused him even more.

Lexington paused for a moment. He was alarmed that every thought was apparently lustful. Was this a result of his encounter with Thraxa or was this simply the defining aspect of what it was to be human? Even so, the thought was a mere discomfort while remembering that he still had Mara to protect.

A little while later and the two were under the shadow of the trench. Night was coming soon and though they still had water, they had nothing to eat. Mara suddenly yelped and quickened her pace. The bouncing produced by her quick steps caused her dress to sway higher giving Lexington full view of her round ass. He felt his penis surge once again.

"What is it?" Lexington called out.

"I found food!"

Mara came back with a satchel filled with dried berries. Lexington could not have been more excited. He had decided that they stop for the night. The trench provided some shelter though the night breeze blew even harder through.

After their small meal, Lexington found that the night was unusually comfortable. Though they sat in the protection of the trench, the cooled air that occasionally blew through was enough to give Mara chills. Mara scooted herself against Lexington and wrapped her arms around herself, Lexington's penis began to harden. He peeked down to see Mara's left breast partially exposed. Even in the nighttime he could see her obvious tan. The auburn color of her skin was something he favored. As he watched her breathe, he could see her hardened nipples. He felt his penis strain for release.

Lexington focused his attention upward at the night sky. He took a deep breath and tried to think of other things. He closed his eyes to think of Enama. This, of course, didn't help. He could only see Enama's almond shaped eyes, the curvature of her lips, the way her hair fell over her perky breasts as she mounted him and rode him during sex.

Lexington's penis remained rock hard though he desired otherwise. To his surprise, he felt Mara grasp his erection. He looked down to see the tent that his penis had caused with his garment. She slid his penis free of the garment, bent her head forward and placed his engorge head between her lips.

"Mara, we shouldn't..." Lexington gasped as she skillfully took the entirety of his penis in her mouth. He felt his head push against the back of her throat as she slid her tongue against the underside of his shaft and part of his testicles. Mara then pulled back leaving only the head of Lexington's penis squeezed between her lips. She used both her small hands to stroke his shaft. The slobber she left behind made her hands slick, but she tightened her grasp. 

Lexington could no longer hold his load as he shot his seed into Mara's willing mouth. She continued to stroke him until he was finished. She looked up at Lexington and smiled. She then rose to her knees and met his eye level.

"Your turn" Mara whispered with a smile. She stood and raised her dress enough to expose her already soaking vagina. She grasped tufts of Lexington's hair and pressed his mouth to her clit. He began to tantalize her clit with his lips and tongue. Mara moaned in response. Lexington slid his arms up her side and reached for her breasts. He squeezed them gently. Mara took hold of one of his hands, bent forward and began to suck on three of his fingers. She ran her tongue up, down, and in between each of the three while Lexington continue to go at her clit. 

Mara then motioned Lexington's hand in between her legs. She reached behind her, grabbed his hand, and positioned the three fingers at her sphincter. She took hold of one finger and slowly guided it in. She gasped. She then took in the second and third finger to their knuckles. Her vaginal juices began to drip down her legs as Lexington continued to work her clit with his tongue and lips while sliding his fingers in and out of her asshole. 

Lexington could sense Mara was close to orgasm and felt himself erect once again. An instant later, Mara brought her hands to her mouth and moaned into them as she orgasmed. She leaned against Lexington and went limp. He turned her then guided her onto his lap. Her back was pressed to his chest as her legs spread forward over his. She tilted her head back over her shoulder and turned to kiss him. 

"Put that cock of yours in my ass," Mara quietly demanded.

Smiling, Lexington lifted Mara enough so that she could guide his erection into her ass. He let her down slowly as she once again tilted her head back. She used her feet to prop herself up. Lexington aided her by place his hands under her cheeks. In tandem, they worked his penis in and out of her tight rectum. With renewed vigor, Mara seemed to no longer need Lexington's aid. With her feet planted on the ground, she rocked her hips up and down. Lexington reached forward with one hand and used his fingers to toy with her clit while he used the other to play with her breast and nipple.

Mara moaned loudly as she reached her climax quickly. Lexington returned his hands to Mara's hips and started to buck her back and forth forcing his dick deeper into her. He began to grunt. The tightness of her rectum was unlike anything he had ever experience. He focused only on the now. The pressure was building inside his crotch and he knew he was close. He continued to assault her ass remorselessly. She screamed in pleasure. He finally cried allowed digging his penis as deep as he could. He felt his cock unload spurt after spurt of semen into her. The two went limp almost in sync. 

Lexington remained leaned against the wall of the trench as Mara remained sitting on top of him. With his cock still wedged in her ass, Lexington wrapped his arms around Mara. The two quickly fell asleep.

---

The ground around them began to rumble. Lexington quickly awoke to find Mara leaned against his side. The sun still had yet to rise, but Lexington hoped it would soon. The rumbling increased awaking Mara. 

"Wh-what's happening?" Mara asked, still half asleep.

"I don't know," Lexington quietly replied. He slowly rose to a crouch while the rumbling continued. He peered as far as he could down both ways of the trench, but he couldn't see anything. It was too dark.

The rumbling seized abruptly. A sinking feeling took hold of Lexington's gut. Somehow, he knew the worst had yet to come. Down the trench still a way off, he could hear the light stomping quickly making their way towards them. Lexington immediately knew what was coming -- Felhounds.

Of the few beasts that lived in the shadowlands of Avariceal, Felhounds were the most ferocious. They were bred in darkness and raised with cruelty and rage. 

Lexington turned to Mara and yelled, "Run!"

Mara didn't hesitate, she leapt to her feet and headed the opposite direction, but he knew they couldn't outrun the Felhounds. Lexington did not want to run. He was sick of running.

Lexington stood tall, listening as the Felhounds made their way. He closed his eyes and calmed his breathing. Death was on its way and he was ready. He clenched his fists, opened his eyes, and took a defensive stance. Death would not take him easily. 

The radiant emerald eyes of the Felhounds were visible. He could hear as their thick drool slapped at the sides of their snouts. They seemed to quicken their pace as they caught the scent of their prey.

Once Lexington could clearly make out their forms, he could see that there were three of them. As they got close enough, Lexington lunged forward towards the middle Felhound. His hands were opened. He planned to grab at the first one he could and with all his might to tear its head off. He had no hesitation. 

But something unexpected happened. In the instant just before he could take hold of the Felhound, he felt a familiar heat burn in his chest. It spread to his arms, legs, and face. The Felhounds could see the change. Vines bathed in pure white light outstretched itself over the skin and clothing of Lexington. As the white light faded, a silver metal was revealed. His Celestial armor had returned to him and with it his Celestial strength.

As Lexington's hands met the snout of the Felhound, the Felhound bit down on his hands but its jagged teeth could not cut through the armor that had surrounded his combatant. Both the Felhound and the restored Celestial fell hard to the ground. With the beast's head now in Lexington's full grasp, Lexington tightened his grip and pulled the Felhound's head clear off its body.

Drenched in the dark red blood of his victim, the Celestial stood. His eyes flared a bright blue as his long lost longsword Aequitas formed itself from hilt to blade in his right hand.

The two other Felhounds took pause, growled, and then charged. It was all they could do before Lexington slashed at them with his obsidian-shaded longsword. Two precise swipes were all it took as the Felhounds heads fell severed from their bodies.

As quickly as it started, it had finished and Lexington's armor and weapon faded from existence. He found himself clean of the Felhounds blood, though their carcasses remained. Footsteps approached behind him. He turned quickly responding in his defensive stance where he saw Mara.

"We have to get going. There will be more," Lexington said firmly.

He took hold of Mara's hand and they made off towards the River Luildel where Lexington hoped they would find Enama and her family.

There was a smell created by the River Luildel water mixed with its surrounding land was very distinctive to Lexington though he couldn't describe why. It was because of this smell that he knew he and Mara were close to the docks where Albeus, former lord of Shantei, had stashed his escape boats.

"We're almost there," Lexington said comfortingly.

Mara smiled in return.

The two quickened their pace as excitement built. The sun was nearing it's peak in the sky and though the clear visibility gave Lexington some comfort, the sudden return of his Celestial powers was disconcerting. He wondered how his powers were restored. He worried that it may be a ploy of Thraxa's though he knew that Valkyrie didn't have such capability. Did they?

As they neared the end of the trench, they approached the docks. They were as Lexington expected them to be -- abandoned. He let go of Mara's hand and stepped towards the edge of the bank. He watched the water of River Luildel run its course towards the north. He knew that the water emptied into the Sapphire Sea. In hopes to find some trace of Enama, Lexington scoured the banks. 

Finally, he found a footprint. The pattern of the sandal was similar to the pattern Lexington had noticed of Edalo's sandals. 

"Look here, Mara." Once he caught her attention, Lexington nodded in the direction of the footsteps. It appears that Edalo and someone else had walked along the bank. The footprints were clear as day. He proceeded to grab Mara's hand once again and the two took to the trail.

The scenery had not changed much. The rocks that lined the bank of the river were just as jagged as the rocks that were near the docks. The trail seemed to go on forever. Lexington started to worry that this may be a trap, but he shook it off. He knew that the trench was one of the best-kept secrets of Shantei. But then again, those that chased him weren't mere humans. They were agents of Avariceal, the only worthy opponents of the Celestial Legion.




The Fallen Celestial Ch. 03



"Wait!" Mara called out. She was trying to catch her breath. "I'm sorry, but I'm exhausted. Can we rest a bit?"

Lexington nodded.

Mara sat herself against a small mound of firm dirt. She was still trying to catch her breath. To his surprise, Lexington felt fine. He felt as if he could run the rest of the day. He wondered if his renewed power contributed to the fact. Other than Mara's breathing, the only other sound was the running of the large river and the calm breeze that occasionally lifted dirt off the ground. 

Lexington closed his eyes and focused only on hearing. He would not allow them to be snuck up on. Suddenly, he picked up a sound in the distance ahead of them. 

"Stay here," Lexington said before he charged towards the noise. As he got closer, the noise seemed familiar. He lightened his steps as he closed in. What ever was making the sound was up ahead inside a dip in the land. Lexington crouched to a crawl and slowly made his way up the ridge. He peered over and saw Edalo and Lani, the daughter of Hoduras and the woman he was courting.

Lani was on her back, her garment ruffled over her belly exposing her firm but slightly small breasts with her legs spread for Edalo. Edalo was vigorously thrusting his hips into hers. He was on his knees propping himself up by holding her legs under her knees. Lani moaned loudly and beckoned Edalo to cum inside her. 

Lexington had never seen Lani naked before. Though her breasts were small, the force with which Edalo was pounding in her made her firm breasts bounce noticeably. Lexington also noticed the defined muscles in Lani's thighs as Edalo held her legs up. Her thighs were even thicker than Enama's. 

Edalo then placed Lani's legs together and surprisingly went at her with even more vigor than he had previously displayed. He began to grunt loudly and yelled "I'm cumming!!"

Lani yelled with him. "Yes!" she proclaimed.

Finally, Edalo gave one last thrust as he emptied his load into her. They paused while they caught their breaths.

Lexington wondered how much longer should he wait. He also noticed that he wasn't erect.

How strange, he thought. It was just yesterday that watching Mara walk was arousing him. Maybe this was a sign of him becoming a Celestial once again. Celestials didn't have sexual organs because they didn't need to have sex. Curiosity got the better of Lexington. He reached under his garment and found his soft penis still in its place. He was relieved, but at the same time worried. He couldn't be both a human and a Celestial. It's not possible. Then again, he didn't think it were possible for Celestials to fall and become humans either.

His thought was interrupted as he heard Mara approach him. I heard the yelling.

"They're fine."

Mara peeked over the ridge and saw the couple. "The sure look fine."

"I'll give them a minute before I disturb them." Lexington turned to lean against the ridge on his back.

"How about you give them five minutes?" Mara suggested seductively as she placed her hand on Lexington's thigh. 

Again, curiosity got the better of him. He wondered if he could still be aroused so he didn't stop her. He also didn't say anything, but the suggestion did make him smile. Mara took notice and proceeded with her plan. She moved towards him and placed her lips on his. She began to suck on his bottom lip, expertly working those full and powerful lips of hers. She slipped her hand under Lexington's garment and took hold of his penis.

She firmly gripped the base and began to stroke it. Though they've spent little time together, Mara was good and what she did and she knew how to please men. Lexington was no different in her mind. 

But she was wrong. Something was different this time. Usually his penis would be rock hard by now but it was barely filling with blood. Though Lexington returned her kisses, they lacked the usual effort that came with them. But this didn't dissuade Mara. She had a need and she would not be denied.

Mara broke the kiss and quickly moved her mouth to his crotch. She shoved his slowly hardening penis in her mouth, pressed her lips tightly around his shaft and bobbed her head up and down his cock. Using one hand, she fondled his testicles while using the other to stroke what part of his shaft wasn't in her mouth. 

Arousal took hold of Lexington and he let it wash over him. He welcome the familiar heat that came with such arousal. He felt his erection complete as Mara skillfully went to work on his cock. With the hand that she was using to stroke his shaft now drenched in her saliva, she moved a finger to his sphincter and proceeded to rub some saliva around it. She then started to press her fingertip against his tight anus. 

Lexington let out a moan. Noticing his acceptance, Mara pushed her fingertip passed his tight ring, slowly till her finger was fully embedded. She kept her finger in place while continuing to bob her head up and down Lexington's fully erect cock. 

The fondling of his testicles, anal probing, and cock sucking put Lexington over the edge. He yelped as he shot his load into Mara's mouth.

Almost immediately Edalo appeared just over them and laughed. Mara pulled herself from Lexington, swallowed his load, and wiped her mouth. Though she was not ashamed, she did offer an explanation.

"We wanted to give you two some more time to recuperate," Mara politely said.

Edalo laughed. "I could not be happier to see you two." He called Lani up and introduced her to Mara and vice versa. Edalo informed Lani that he knew Mara through Selia. Lani was just as excited to see others as Edalo was.

Lexington slowly regained his composure. Though he returned their smiles, the realization of his clashing aspects were daunting. How could he be a Celestial yet still be able to have sex? It made no sense to him. He once again shook the problem off and rose to greet Lani and Edalo.

"Edalo, where has your family gone?"

Edalo's smile widened. "They all safely made it to the boats and escaped. Lani and I came too late, but it's fine. I'm glad you were able to catch up to us. Fortunately, my father did stash one more boat just down the river. We're almost there."

Lexington could not believe the fortune. "We had better hurry then. The Shadowarmy continues to hunt after us."

Edalo's smile quickly faded at the notion. "Why would this Shadowarmy attack us in the first place?"

"It's a lot to explain and I will do my best to make you understand, but we must hurry. The faster we cross the river, the harder it will be for the Shadowarmy to follow us."

"Then let's get going," Edalo replied confidently. He grasped Lani's hand, turned, and set off. Mara followed.

Lexington paused for a moment to watch them head off, but curiosity took hold of him. With his restored power, he remembered that Celestials also had the gift of far sight, the ability to see across great distances, though he feared his human aspect would limit it. He turned to see behind him, but saw nothing. He focused. A familiar warmth built in his chest as his eyes were filled with a blue glow. He set his sight on the ruin of Shantei, then turned towards the Luildel River. He could barely make out the bridge and the mound where Thraxa had made her way with him. But to his surprise as his sight cleared, there he saw the Valkyrie in all her devious beauty standing by the mound. She seemed to be barking orders to lower ranking Shadowmen soldiers.

The sunlight highlighted her voluptuous figure and she expressed her rage. She was donned in the same purple glazed breastplate that extended over her shoulders and held her large breasts firm against her chest. The sunlight glistened off her defined abs and built thighs. The only difference in Thraxa's outfit was that the piece of metal that protected her crotch was missing. Instead, the black cloth was there though it did little to cover large soft penis that Thraxa had. 

Lexington smiled. She had no idea of the hell that was waiting for her.

---

It was almost dusk when Edalo eventually found the escape boat that his father had stashed away. They had no source of light to try to trek to the other side of the riverbank, yet they all feared to stay the night. Though Lexington knew that Thraxa and her army would eventually find them if they lingered, he did not know how long it would take. He didn't want to wait and find out.

"We're going to have to cross," Lexington declared.

"I'm not sure how we're going to obtain our bearings," Edalo replied.

Lani mumbled something, but the four couldn't hear. She was gripped by fear and it unsettled Mara even though she witnessed the power that Lexington was capable.

"I'm sorry?" Lexington politely asked.

"She said that the only way we'd be able to find our bearings in night was if we were to find the bridge," Edalo offered.

Lexington nodded, but they all knew that if they found the bridge that would be much too close to Thraxa and her Shadowmen army. Plus, it was beneficial for them to cross the river directly, but the current of the river was much too strong and it was too dark for them to see the other side. Even if the paddled as hard as they could, they would still drift farther and again would lose their bearings.

"Why don't we just continue walking south along the river with the boat?" Mara wondered.

Lexington had already thought about it. Walking with the boat, even with the four of them, in the sand mixed dirt would be exhausting. They wouldn't have the required strength to paddle themselves across the strong current of the River Luildel. To make matters worse, Lexington wondered if he could simply summon is Celestial powers and he tried he did but to no avail. He figured that they came only in times of deep stress, but then why didn't they come when he first encountered Thraxa?

Disgust beset him once again when he realized that even though Thraxa mishandled him with such ease, Thraxa molesting him may not have been enough to summon the required fear for survival that was needed when facing the Felhounds.

"We have no choice. We must save our energy and rest the night. We will all take turns keeping watch. I'll take the first," Edalo suggested.

The three nodded in reply. They propped the boat on his face and proceeded to lean against it. Lani set herself next to Edalo who sat on top of the boat. The discomfort the boat offered with its hardened wooden bottom kept Edalo awake and alert despite his sleepiness. Lexington pressed himself against the opposite side of the boat and Mara set herself on him. Lexington wondered if Edalo would think anything of the gesture, but he quickly shook the notion. There were more things to worry about than his sister's lover's current situation.

---

Lexington awoke to the shaking of Mara. 

"Edalo said that it'd be best if you were the last to stay awake. It's merely hours till sunrise," Mara quietly said. Lexington noticed how heavy her eyelids seemed to her.

"Sleep then," Lexington said giving her arm a light squeeze.

Mara quickly slid to the side of the boat and lied down. Lexington placed himself on the top of the boat where Edalo once was. He sat with his legs crossed and listened. The only sound was the wind calmly blowing and the loud running of the great river. 

Lexington's mind began to wander. He thought about Enama and her family and if they had survived the trip over the river. He wondered why Thraxa left him alive and didn't just simply kill him. He wondered why he didn't miss home, yet he missed Shantei and the thought of never returning ached in his belly. He then began to think about Ingrid and wondered if she survived. He remembered of all the women of Shantei, she had the most muscular buttocks and legs though the memory was not sexual. Again, he was surprised that the thought of her ass and legs weren't arousing. Maybe it was because he never saw Ingrid that way.

He remembered Ingrid was probably the fastest runner in Shantei. He was almost certain that she made it out alive and he was even more certain that if she did, she would be in Shahemein. Shahemein was the only city within reasonable distance of Shantei. Besides, all roads save but one from Shantei led to Shahemein. He found great comfort in the thought that Ingrid was alive.

---

Once the night sky turned from black to purple, Lexington knew it was time. He slid off the boat and proceeded to awake the Edalo, Lani, and Mara. Once all shook themselves of their slumber, they turned the boat right side up and drove it into the river. Though the sun was still not visible, there was enough light for them to see the other side of the river. They paddled as hard as they could crossing over the river with little drift. 

It wasn't until the sun was completely visible when they reached the other side. Exasperated, they dragged the boat onto the sand and dropped to the welcoming soft sand of the other side. Lexington had never been on the other side of the Luildel River before and he was surprised to find just how soft the sand was in comparison to the other side. The realization had given him a renewed sense of energy. He was the first to stand to his feet and slowly made his way over the rise of the riverbank.

What he saw, Lexington could never imagine. The beauty of the grassland that stretched before him was a welcome surprise. He felt his heart stir. He wondered why such beauty never took hold of him. He had seen thousands of similar sights as a Celestial, yet this particular sight seized the air in his lungs. 

Mara snuck beside him and slipped her arm around his waist. "We made it. You saved us," she said with a wide smile.

Lexington brought his arm around her back and squeezed her. "I couldn't have done it without you," he replied.

Once Edalo and Lani caught their breath, he met with Lexington and Mara at the top of the rise. They set towards Shahemein along a path that was clearly visible. Edalo was familiar with the area and led the way. Edalo informed the group that they were fortunate. They drifted very little north and because of their walk south, they were brought much closer than the normal month travel it took to get to Shahemein. Edalo estimated that they were only a week off.

---

Six days had passed and the four survivors of Shantei were in gleeful spirits. The grassland had many fruit bearing bushes and trees sprinkled through out and was more than enough to feed them to their needs.

In the six days, Edalo and Lani had grown even closer apart. They love between them was ecstatic and Lexington was constantly reminded of Enama and how he missed her. It was the thought of Enama that kept him at a distance from Mara and she knew it despite the few times she tried to seduce him at night.

Lexington found it harder to be aroused with each passing day and with each day he felt himself stronger and lighter. Though he couldn't yet recall his powers at will, he did feel unusually strong and limber. His weight that once bore him to the ground felt as almost nothing with each step. He had never felt as good as he did in the almost year he had spent as a human.

Edalo and Lani were walking a few steps ahead of Lexington and Mara. They laughed to themselves with their hands entwined. 

Edalo turned back to and said, "At this rate, we'll be in Shahemein at noon." He laughed out loud and proceeded to wrap his arm around Lani. It was apparent that the two could not keep their hands off each other and Lexington enjoyed their happiness. 

In each of the nights they had spent on their journey, Edalo and Lani made sure they had placed themselves far enough so that they could have time to themselves. They kept their moans as quiet as they could and made love to their fullest.

The sun had begun to set on what they knew would be their last night in this beautiful lush green land. The four had shared their supper of bananas and berries and Lani and Edalo set off to find a place to enjoy themselves.

Lexington softly fell to his back and placed his hands under his head. He gazed upon the stars and thought of returning home. The thought was surprisingly warming. He closed his eyes and smiled. His power was growing and he enjoyed it. The one aspect of his Celestial abilities that he missed the most was flight. He wanted so badly to lift off the ground and soar, but he did not dwell on it. He knew that his step had lightened since their arrived in the grass land. He felt lighter. He could jump much higher. He knew, some day soon, that he would fly.

Sleep almost took hold of him until he heard Mara approach him. 

"Lexington," she said quietly.

He opened his eyes, his expression calm and content.

"This is our last night together, I want to be with you once more," Mara said with earnest.

Lexington paused. He didn't know what to say. He didn't have anything to say. He didn't want to hurt her feelings and he didn't feel the compulsion to give in to her needs as well. Upon deciding what to say, he propped himself on his elbows.

"Look, Mara..."

But Mara had interrupted him. She threw herself on him, placing his lips on his. He did not return the kiss, but she pinned his arms with her legs to the ground. Though he knew he could simply lift her off, he let her continue. She lifted her dress to expose her already drenched vagina rubbing it along the length of his still flaccid penis, which was covered by his garment. She then lifted his garment over his crotch now rubbing her vaginal lips on his shaft. She continued to assault his mouth with her full lips and skillful tongue. His limp penis didn't seem to faze her.

Lexington continued to lie there until finally placing his arms on her shoulders and pressing her up a bit off him.

"Mara, I'm sorry, but I can't..."

Mara rose off of him. "It's fine. I understand." She pulled her dress down and placed herself on the ground. She turned away from Lexington.

Lexington lied back down and stared at the night sky. He sighed in regret. He thought of the next morning and knew that they would soon find their way into Shahemein and see Enama and her family. What would he tell Enama when she wouldn't be able to arouse him? He was losing his humanity and with it his ability to procreate. The thought began to drift away as he fell into slumber.



The Fallen Celestial Ch. 04



Chapter 4 – The City

Shahemein was unlike anything Lexington had ever seen. He was astonished by how little he had noticed as a Celestial when he visited earth before. There was great beauty in the achievements of mankind, he thought.

When they first approached the main gate of Shahemein, Lexington could have sworn that the gate was as tall as Shantei was long. Birds flew in rings atop the two towers that stood beside the great large black metal gate that served as barrier between the outside and the inside of Shahemein.

Lexington had expected Shahemein to be even more crowded and congested that Shantei was, but there appeared to be some sort of system for foot traffic. Guards stood at almost every corner, armed to the tooth. He felt sympathy towards them. The vigilance the Shahemeinian guards displayed was akin to his duty as a soldier in the army of the Omnipotent. The thought warmed his heart. He continued to feel more of a Celestial every day and with it less human. Yet he still admired the beauty of humanity and its achievements thus far.

Edalo led them expertly through the city. He pointed out various inns and markets. He spoke of how Shahemein was divided into four distinct quarters. The Four Quarters of Shahemein were divided by large avenues, which were lined by giant braziers and tall palm trees. The simple layout of the city made it difficult for one to lose their way.

There were two great gates, the Untshahe or south gate and the Uupshahe or north gate, which was the gate they entered. The first quarter was dedicated to business and inns alike, the second was dedicated to craftsmen, the third and fourth were composed of the homes for the native Shahemeinians. The third quarter housed the more luxurious homes while the fourth were modest. Edalo also noted that the poor lived in small huts, similar to the huts that populated Shantei, outside the city to the south.

Lexington took quick note of the many whorehouses. He was surprised to find that a whorehouse was found in each of the four quarters of Shahemein. What didn't surprise him was that he no longer felt the urge to visit them as he did with Selia's whorehouse in Shantei.

Edalo finally showed them to a humble house in the third quarter near one of the smaller gate. The small gate, Uastshahe, was on the east side of Shahemein, with a toll road that led off the path from the Luildel River. Lexington learned that the small gates, like Uastshahe, were only exit gates and not entrances. He appreciated the simple, yet highly secure system of the great city.

The door swung outward and there stood the burly physique of Mardul, the head guardsmen of Albeus. Mardul displayed the biggest smile with his arms wide open. He moved towards Edalo, wrapped his arms around him tightly, and for a moment even lifted him off the ground. Edalo laughed in shocked response.

The two exchanged greetings, as did Mardul with Lani. Ever since that last night in the grasslands, Mara had been expectedly quiet towards Lexington. Mara had introduced herself, though they were already acquainted. Mardul met with Lexington last and gave him a welcomed hug.

"My friend," Mardul said with that deep husky voice and wide smile.

"How is everyone?"

"Albeus and Anila are about the city, looking for ways to extend our stay."

"And Enama and Edrith?"

"Edrith is about the market district for garments, she is accompanied by Halden."

The only thing Lexington knew of Halden was that he was Mardul's right hand man. If anything were ever to Mardul, Halden would take his place. Lexington thought it was peculiar though. Halden was more of a soldier – he was quiet and obedient. Even though, it was comforting to know that Edrith was not alone out in the great city.

Mardul continued by saying, "Enama is walking the top of the walls, she has been waiting for you," still smiling that big smile of his.

Lexington wasn't surprised that Enama wasn't there to greet him. If she had been waiting on the walls, to be able to pick a particular person out of the incoming and outgoing crowd would take great skill. Even still, the thought warmed his heart and for the first time in a week, Lexington thought of the Enama's loving touch and with it a small surge in his crotch. He smiled.

---

Their first day in Shahemein together was closing to an end. Lexington had learned from Albeus that only half of the villagers of Shantei had been accounted for. Though this wasn't the news Lexington wanted to hear, he was still ecstatic to find Ingrid and that she was well. The Shantei survivors were spread out amongst the third and fourth district and even a few had settled in the slums outside Shahemein to the south. Lexington had also learned that those slums didn't have an official name yet the locals called it 'Shamein.'

As the others of the family of Albeus were talking and joking in their reunited joy, Lexington sat next to the entrance of Albeus' new home. He still had yet to reunite with Enama. He noticed Mara had soon after they first arrived with Mardul. He wondered where she had gone though he did not fear for her safety. She'll find her way, he thought to himself.

Lexington suddenly felt a hand placed on his shoulder and he immediately knew it was Enama. He sprung to his feet and turned to embrace her. She quickly held him at arm's length. Lexington was stunned for a bit before he noticed the bright smile she held. She motioned down with her eyes and he looked. Lexington noticed the rounding bump in Enama's belly. She was pregnant. The joy that filled Lexington was inexplicable. He wrapped his arms around Enama and squeezed gently. The feeling of reuniting and the news made Lexington forget about recent troubles.

---

As night continued on, one by one the family of Albeus fell asleep in drunken and joyful slumber. Of course, Lexington and Enama didn't drink. Enama took Lexington to her their new quarters, probably twelve steps from the main living room at the entrance. She quietly shut the door as Lexington embraced her with heated passion.

Lexington kissed her with a vigor that he had never before. He had missed the thick softness of Enama's lips and the way the small hairs on her arms made his palms feel as he ran his hands over them. As their lips stayed locked and tongues swirled and dance within each other's mouths, Lexington grasped at Enama's firm and muscular buttocks. The fire growing in his crotch was something he thought he didn't miss. He thought he'd never experience it again, but he was wrong. He wanted to rip into Enama's elegant new garment and make her scream in pleasure. He longed to be inside her and the excitement of that longing finally being met only further strained his quickly erecting penis.

Lexington gently lifted Enama off the ground and carried her towards the bed. He laid her down on her back as gently as he could with their mouths still locked in a passionate kiss. He began to make his way down between Enama's legs. He wanted so badly to taste her juices and tease her clitoris, but Enama didn't want that. She grabbed him at the sides of his head and pulled him.

"Fuck me," she said with fierce desire.

Lexington didn't hesitate. He slid his cock free of his robe and lifted Enama's legs along with her dress. He pressed the engorged hot head of his penis at Enama's vaginal lips. She was drenched in her own juices. Lexington pushed in. His penis slid with ease due to Enama's lubrication. He pressed his hips till their pubic hairs met. Lexington held himself in place for a moment with his penis entirely buried inside Enama. Enama gasped in pleasure and Lexington seized the moment to suck on her tongue. He rubbed and swirled his tongue around hers as he began to piston his cock in and out of Enama's soaking vagina. 

Within moments of insertion, Lexington used his arms to prop himself over Enama. Sweat already building around his chest and back. He began to pound into his lover with passionate fury. The bed they were in was propped up on four short and wide wooden legs. The head of the bed banged against the wall with each of Lexignton's powerful thrusts. Enama was moaning loudly seeming to have forgotten that they weren't the only occupants of the house. She grasped at his muscular forearms but couldn't get a good grip due to the sweat running down his arms. 

Lexington leaned forward to her ear. He groaned then said, "you feel so good, I've missed you."

Enama's response consisted only of moans and intermittent yelps while Lexington continued to pound into her accepting vagina. Enama slid her legs up and wrapped them around Lexington's waist. She then wrapped her arms around his neck, lifting her upper body off the bed. He believed he understood what she wanted. He then wrapped his arms around her lower back and lifted her off the bed. Lexington was now on his knees on the bed with him suspending Enama in the air. Lexington grasped her hips and began to hammer into her sideways. Enama began to scream her acceptance in response.

That familiar building up sensation in Lexington's crotch was another thing he thought he'd never again experience. He whispered in Enama's ear once more saying, "I'm going to cum."

"Give it to me!" Enama yelled.

With one final powerful thrust, Lexington shot his load into Enama. Lexington's hips bucked after each huge spurt. The orgasm seemed to last an eternity to both of them. Finally, exhaustion set in and the two slowly made their way to their backs on the bed. Their chests were heaving, desperately trying to catch their breaths. Enama turned and placed her head on Lexington's sweaty chest. Her hair was a mess, but she didn't care. Lexington missed the feeling of her perky breasts pressed against him. Her nipples were slowly softening. He lifted the covers and draped them over him and Enama. At that moment, he did not have a care in the world.

---

The sky was thick with grey clouds and the roar of thunder was all Lexington could hear. He was held by thick black chains, naked, and beaten. He tugged and pulled at the chains with all this might, yet the chains would not give way. He could see his sword, Aequitas, stuck to its hilt in the ground mere feet away from him. Lightning proceeded to strike. He looked up and watched the bolts as the jump great distances in mere seconds. 

A painful tugging in his chest gripped his attention. He cringed in pain and tried to grab at his chest, but couldn't due to his restraints. Then the pain faded. The thunder stopped. Lexington looked up to see Shadohinus, the lord of Avariceal.

Lexington had only seen Shadohinus once, three millennia ago at the Battle of Croxus, the realm bridge between Avariceal and Cielos, the realm of the Omnipotent. 

Shadohinus looked as Lexington had remembered. The lord of Avariceal had brown crackled skin. His muscles bulged in all places they could. The only armor Shadohinus was a belt thickly plated with the same purple shaded armor that Valkyrie wore. Below the belt, appeared to be a black cowhide that contained Shadohinus's thick and long manhood.

Shadohinus had no hair on his head, but two thick bone-white horns that were placed just above his brow and extended no more than an inch from his head. Like Valkyrie, Shadohinus had hooved feet and thick muscular legs. It was one of the only times Lexington could ever remember being intimidated. 

The lord of Avariceal stepped within his huge arms length of Lexington, bent to a crouch and said, "I have won this war, thanks to you my little trophy." Though Shadohinus's voice was already very deep and guttural, the echo that followed was even deeper. 

Lexington couldn't respond. How, he thought. Why? It's not possible. He would rather die than cause the fall of the realm of the Omnipotent.

Shadohinus smiled, exposing his dark yellow stained jagged teeth. "Do not worry, little Seraph. Your reward for such an act will not be death." Shadohinus chuckled. He raised his large, muscle bound arm and pointed to Lexington's right. 

Lexington turned and saw Thraxa standing naked with her own penis fully erect and pulsating with desire.

"Yes," Shadohinus said recapturing Lexington's attention. "You will serve as Thraxa's plaything for all eternity."

Lexington pulled once again at the chains that restrained him and yelled in rejection. Lightning began to strike once again followed with the roar of thunder. Shadohinus rose to stand, cocked his large fist back, and swung his arm at Lexington.

Lexington quickly rose up from the bed. He couldn't see anything in the room, though he quickly realized he was still with Enama in Shahemein. He was drenched in sweat. 

Enama was lying beside him and quietly said, "Only dreams, Lexington, go back to sleep."

Lexington nodded though the discomfort from the drenched sheets would make it difficult. He slid off the bed to the floor and leaned against it. He laid his head the top edge of the bed and wondered what his dream meant. He may not have known if the dream had any meaning, but he knew he had to be ready for Thraxa and the Shadowmen army.

---

The next morning, Albeus had asked Lexington if he would like to accompany him and Mardul to Shahemein's monthly council meeting. Lexington politely agreed, gave Enama, who was still asleep, a quick peck and left. 

The Shahemein Council meetings were held in the center of Shahemein in a circular tower-like structure called the Compendial. The council was comprised of one Orator, four Chiefmen, and many Chairmen. The orator organized the Shahemein council meetings. The four Chiefmen were elected by the people of their respective quarters of Shahemein. The Chairmen were appointed by the Chiefmen to represent neighboring cities, towns, or villages with whom trade was frequent.

Because Albeus was the lord of Shantei and frequently traded with Shahemein and other towns and villages, he naturally had a seat. Lexington and Mardul stood against the wall of the large circular room of the top floor of the Compendial as did the other entourage of the council members.

The council members were arranged around a large circular table. The section of the table where the four Chiefmen sat was raised a bit higher to fit their raised seats. Every other sectional edge of the table from there was the same level.

Lexington was surprised to find that Albeus was one of the youngest at 71 of the council members. Most of the council members required aid to their seats where Albeus stood amongst them as a humble yet mighty tree. 

They spoke of typical economic matters initially. They all took their own turn to speak their part, which was timed by an hourglass. The Orator monitored the hourglass. Albeus was one of the last council members to speak. The order of the men was the one thing Lexington did not understand. 

"I know most, if not all of you, have already heard the rumors," Albeus spoke in a grave, deep tone. He continued on by saying, "Yes, they are true. Shantei has been destroyed by an unknown force – a force unlike anything that has ever been recorded in our long history." 

Lexington could see the expressions of the men and how they all subsequently turned grim upon Albeus' words. 

"We may be at war, fellow council members," Albeus said. 

"At war with who?" Lysinus, Chiefman of the Second Quarter of Shahemein, interjected.

Albeus narrowed his sight and sighed, replying, "I know not."

Unchecked words broke among the men. Some slammed their fists against the table and other began to raise their voices trying to be heard over the other raised voices. The Orator, who did not have a seat at the round table but was seated on a raised platform in the most north point of the circular room, took a large mallet and banged it against a large round metal gong that was lain in front of him. At first, Lexington had thought it were an odd looking table – now he understood its purpose.

"SILENCE!" went the booming voice of the Orator. The Orator was the tallest fattest man that Lexington had ever seen. He had a thick full white hair held tightly in a rolled bun to the back of his head. His thick grey beard covered what rolls he had under his chin. His voice echoed throughout the circular room of the Compendial even more so than the gong he had struck.

Albeus gave the Orator a respectful nod and continued on by saying, "I may not know who they are, but I have brought someone who does." Albeus subsequently turned towards Lexington and motioned him to step forward. Albeus then stepped back and had Lexington step in his place. "Go ahead," Albeus suggested quietly.

"This army is not of this world. They are called Shadowmen and are from the realm of Avariceal, the realm of darkness."

"What does this have to do with you and us?" Lysinus asked sharply.

"My name is Lexington. I am a Seraph, akin to your world's general, of the Celestial army of the Omnipotent. Though I know not for certain, but I believe the Shadowmen army destroyed Shantei due to my presence."

Again, the council members broke out in roaring rejection but this time it was much louder than before. The Orator again rose and swung his mallet on the gong twice. Silence spread among the council members.

"Why didn't you stop them?!" Lysinus cried out.

"At the time, I was but human. I have recently rediscovered by Celestial abilities, yet not to the full extent."

"Do you believe they'll attack Shahemein?"

Lexington paused, sighed, and nodded.

"Then you must leave!" Lysinus demanded.

"I thought about it. I really did, but I know that the Shadowmen army will ravage through this city to be sure I am not here. I am your only hope for survival."

This time, the outbreak of unchecked complaints and corrections was deafening. The roar of the councilmen drowned out the banging of the Orator's gong. Albeus tugged at Lexington and gave him in a thankful nod.

The councilmen began to quiet once again, this time much more slowly, in response to the Chiefman of the First Quarter, Gaous. Gaous rose to his feet, gingerly. He was a very frail old man. A man half his age, yet looked just like him, stepped to his side to help him up. 

Gaous spoke softly, "I will speak to my war council and will decide what to do." He turned up to the Orator then said, "Prabo, would you please arrange an emergency council meeting in two days?"

The fat Orator, Prabo, nodded then turned to bang the gong once again, this time softer. The councilmen stood in almost in sequence and turned to make their way out of the room.

As they made their way towards the floor level, Lexington leaned to ask Albeus of Gaous' war council. Albeus had informed Lexington that Gaous was a rich man and with his vast wealth procured an army. In payment for his protection, the other Chiefmen decided to pay Gaous and his family for the services of the army. That was a long time ago, when I was still a boy. I have heard that the army has since then tripled in size. Half of the army serves as guards of Shahemein and other half tend to their own business within the city."

Lexington was intrigued by this Gaous. During his short time as a human, he expected most men of the upper class to resemble Albeus as far as privilege was concerned. He wanted to know more about this man. Lexington informed Albeus of his intent and decided to pay a visit to Gaous later that day.

---

After the meeting had ended, it was still early in the morning and the city slowly began to awaken. Albeus decided to visit the business quarter with Anila and Mardul. Lexington found Enama preparing herself for the day in their room.

"What does one do in Shahemein if they are not working?" Lexington asked.

Enama looked up to see Lexington and smiled. She replied, "We spend our money."

Lexington was surprised that though their village had recently been destroyed, Albeus' family was very content. He wondered if they may have secretly preferred the village. It wasn't until later that Lexington had learned that more survivors of Shantei had flooded in. The total headcount of survivors was much more than he had expected. 




The Fallen Celestial Ch. 04



He had shared his thoughts with Enama who quenched his wonderment with a simple answer, "The home of Shantei isn't back inside those short white walls. Our home is wherever we make it."

---

After his afternoon meal with the family, Lexington made his way towards Gaous' estate. Unlike most of the citizens of Shahemein, Gaous lived in the business quarter atop one of the largest buildings of the city. Lexington wondered how Gaous made it up this daunting stairway, but realized when he saw the pillow-filled tented cart that he had been carried up here.

Lexington had arranged the meeting just after the meeting at the Compendial concluded. The young man who resembled Gaous, but was younger, was named Galius. Galius was the grandson of Gaous. He was just as tall as Lexington, but not as muscularly thick. Lexington could tell that Gauos was fit, however, especially for a man who spent his entire life in Shahemein. Lexington had noticed that there were an overwhelming number of obese people – very much unlike Shantei where the only fat people happened to be travelers.

"Welcome, Lexington, my grandfather is occupied at the moment, though he did tell me to show you to him once you arrived."

Lexington thought it odd, but nodded in compliance.

Galius led Lexington through an extravagant and long corridor. The view from the corridor was astounding. The entire side of the corridor lined the very edge at the top of the building and because the building was the tallest, the entirety of Shahemein was viewable. It was a breath-taking site. Shahemein was so large that even the great walls that surrounded the city were difficult to make out.

Galius and Lexington stopped an oddly wide, ornate door decorated with jewels of seemingly every color. Galius gave one knock and the right side of the door swung open. Lexington stepped in while Galius stayed outside.

Lexington looked around and saw an even more extravagantly decorated chamber with a panoramic view of the city. He guessed that the chamber was even larger than the house they stayed at.

At the far side of the chamber was a large bed, which was also extravagantly decorated with gold and just in front of the bed, was a bench. There he saw Gaous lying on his side with his eyes closed surrounded by two naked teenage boys. As Lexington approached closer, he could see that both boys were pleasuring Gaous. One of the boys, while on his knees, bobbed his head back and forth on Gaous thin but fully erect penis while the other was very slowly pulling and pushing his penis out of Gaous's ass.

Gaous opened his eyes and saw Lexington. "Welcome," he said with his soft voice. Lexington was taken aback at the sight. The two young men continued as they were apparently commanded.

Gaous closed again and continued to speak, "I understand that this must strike you as odd, but do not be alarmed. I have spent 117 years in this world and in those years I have had the pleasure of every kind of human that exists. I find that teenage boys, almost men, are the most pleasurable and at this age I cannot afford to waist time and effort to get myself or another off. It takes me quite a long while to orgasm, as you could imagine I'm sure."

The boy who was fucking Gaous in the ass began to quicken his pace. The boy placed both hands on top of the hip of Gaous. Lexington could see his chest and face redden. The boy sucking on Gaous' cock was jerking his small penis as well.

Lexington hadn't noticed he had been strangely quiet during this time. 

Gaous had noticed and spoke up, "now about your business, Lex, may I call you Lex?"

Lexington replied, "yes, sir, you may. I have spent about a year as a human and wondered if I could gain a bit of knowledge from you. Mainly to inquire about how you compiled your wealth."

Lexington noticed a furrow in Gaous' brow, he assumed he was close to orgasm. Gaous let out a small grunt. The boy sucking on his cock paused and made a choking sound. The boy fucking Gaous in the ass paused as well, his cock still buried inside.

"Don't stop," Gaous commanded. The boy continued to push his dick in and out of the old man's rectum. "As you were saying."

"I'm just here to learn is all."

"Well, that, my young friend, is a very long story."

After gaining his composure, the boy swallowed Gaous' sperm. He then stood and made his way out of the chamber. A few moments after, the boy fucking Gaous in the ass had finished as well, shooting his load into Gaous' ass. The boy slipped his also small penis with a plop and made his way out after the other.

Gaous stayed lying on his side on the bench with his eyes closed. "Take a seat, Lex, and listen." Gaous proceeded with his story.

---

Gaous didn't lie – at least not about his story being long. It was barely afternoon when Lex first arrived in Gaous' chamber. When Gaous finished, Lex couldn't tell how far into the night it was. The walk home was expectedly uneventful. Gaous' penthouse was almost exactly across the other side of the city from Albeus' home. The streets were nearly abandoned. Lit braziers lined the main avenues that separated the Four Quarters of Shahemein. The smaller streets however where lit by either the moon or by candle light or torches that protruded from buildings or homes.

Lexington learned a great deal about human persistence and sacrifice from Gaous, the Chiefmen of the First Quarter. To even achieve the status of Chiefman was a great honor. To be Chiefman of the First Quarter painted Gaous as Shahemein's most honored citizen. Lexington was also surprised with Gaous' honesty. Gaous had shared of the things he had to do to get where he was. The Chiefman of the First Quarter sacrificed friends, family, and his body through out his one hundred and seventeen years on this world. 

"Do what must be done and you will succeed" was Gaous choice phrase. He repeated it often enough for Lexington to repeat it in his mind. Gaous' soft, crackly voice was pleasantly sounding to Lexington. He enjoyed listening to the old man speak.

As he entered the Third Quarter of Shahemein, he had heard a very familiar moaning. The moaning was coming clearly from an opened window. Though it the window was high enough that an averaged heighted person couldn't peek through, Lexington was tall enough to do so. 

Lexington quietly approached the window and peered in. The moaning was coming from a woman being fucked by two men as he could see them at an angle. All three were in the corner of a small room. He could see that Mara was leaning with her arms pressed straight against the wall. She was kissing the man that was in between her and the wall and he was holding her up with his arms carrying her legs and his hands at her lower back. The other the male was fucking Mara in the ass with his hands placed under Mara's butt cheeks. The two men swung Mara back and forth with the one man slamming his penis into her vagina while the other slammed his into her ass.

The sweat on all three of them was highlighted by the glare of the few candles in the room. Lexington was surprised to find the scene beautiful. He was happy for Mara. She moaned in orgasm as the men continued to go at her remorselessly. A few moments later, the men let Mara to her feet and she immediately dropped to her knees. The men stood next to each other and Mara placed her hands on her knees, pressing her sweat-coated breasts together and opened her willing mouth wide. The two men jacked the cocks in the direction of Mara's mouth. One man ejaculated first shooting his load at Mara's forehead and hair. The other man followed soon after shooting most of his load in her mouth with some landing on her nose and cheeks. Lexington finally turned back to make his way towards Albeus's home.

Aside from being Chiefman, Lexington also learned that Gaous used his personal army to protect Shahemein in return for payment and prestige. It was a simple arrangement. Gaous confided in Lexington that he had learned of an impending attack on Shahemein from the empire of Ashur. 

Gaous informed Lexington that Ashurians were a dark and brutal people. The Ashurian Empire could only reach Shahemein by sea and the nearest entryway to Shahemein was through the Granite Gulf and up the Luildel River. The chokepoint to which the gulf emptied into the river was laden with defensive and offensive structures to its favorable location in times of war. It would be a mistake to attack Shahemein at such a point, which is why Shahemein has remained safe in times of war.

Gaous also spoke of Shahemeinian patrols and how they had spotted Ashurian scout vessels far off the gulf, yet Gaous assured Lexington not to worry. The entrance to the gulf was surrounded by to peninsulas, only one of which was inhabited. The eastern peninsula was seasonally ravaged by drought leaving the area a barren wasteland while the western peninsula was populated by the small city of Comercios. 

Upon making his way towards the entrance of Albeus' home, Lexington turned to sit on the steps of the porch. He took one deep breath and looked up at the night sky. He was reminded of the nights when Enama and him would lay out after making love. He would stare up at the night sky while on his back, enjoying the warmth of Enama's body against.

Suddenly, a desire struck him. He felt this small urge to try to be able to see Shantei from Shahemein. It was unlikely that any human telescope could see across such a distance, but if he could summon his Celestial power he would be able to see. Lexington leapt to his feet and bolted towards the nearest stairway that led to the top of the east wall of Shahemein. 

Lexington intermittently leapt up five or six steps remembering the lightness in his step. Quickly getting to the top, he spotted a line of torches and braziers in both directions of the wall with numerous guards standing watch. He stepped to the edge of the wall towards the direction of Shantei and then he focused.

The breeze of the night air was much cooler at the top of the wall and it was distracting. Lexington was not accustomed to the cold weather. Still, he did his best to focus. Again, he felt that similar warming in his chest. The warmth then spread up his neck and into his head and his eyes began to glow blue. First the blue was dark, but as Lexington began to strain to see even farther the blue began to turn lighter. The glow increased in brightness and finally, Lexington could see the bridge of the Luildel River, the path that led to Shantei, and then the walls of Shantei.

Something was different. As he strained even further, he noticed that the charred homes of Shantei were replaced by what appeared to be black tables. The black tables seemed to be made from the charred clay that once stood as the homes. Each of the tables was the same size and height and the tables were dispersed randomly through out the village. Lexington felt a shudder of fear crawl up his spine as the black tables reminded him of the marble alter where Thraxa fucked him.

As he peered further in Shantei, he could see dozens of Shadowmen though he couldn't make out what they were doing. As he focused, he realized they were fucking. When he was a Celestial, he knew that there were both female and male Shadowmen, yet he didn't find it relevant or unusual because of the fact that there were also male and female Celestials. However, he never noticed that Shadowmen had sexual organs. He assumed they were similar to Celestials in that aspect.

Once his focus was fixed, he could see the Shadowmen as clearly as if he were standing beside them. He saw all combinations of sexual positions being performed by the Shadowmen. The first group of Shadowmen, he saw a male on his back on the table with a female mounted on him. The other male was standing at the edge of the table and was fucking the female from beind. Another group was composed of two male Shadowmen with one on his back and the other propped on top of him while both sucked on each other's cocks. Lexington saw a male Shadowmen fucking another male while that male was fucking a female. Right next to that group was a group of two females sucking on the cock of one male Shadowmen. The last group he noticed was a pair of female Shadowmen in the same position as the two male Shadowmen he saw earlier. They were lapping at each other's vagina while forcefully fingering their own assholes. 

Lexington had never witnessed a Shadowmen gathering like this. They seemed to be celebrating, but what for? Maybe this was a ritual. He was appalled both by the display and the fact that he knew so little of the Shadowmen and their ways. He only knew how to kill them. He so badly wanted to soar out of Shahemein and blaze through the ruins of Shantei to shove his blade into each and every Shadowmen.

He continued to peer farther past the center of what was once Shantei to see a road that was paved with some sort of slimy black essence. The road led directly towards the Badlands. Lexington finally lost his far sight and the view from the top of the wall came to focus. He gasped. He felt drained, but it didn't worry him. He feared what was beyond that blackened path. 



The Fallen Celestial Ch. 05



Chapter 5 -- The Truth

Three months have passed since Lexington first discovered that Shadohinus had put his own establishment of Shadowmen on what was formally Shantei. Though Lexington doubted that Shadohinus had any idea that Lexington had grown to love the city, the fact still pained Lexington to the core. He vowed that he would restore the village that he had once called home. 

Every night since Lexington discovered Shadohinus' new territory on earth, Lexington expected an attack on Shahemein. He was anxious to hear the giant alarm bells ring and the booming of the war horn, but every night nothing happened. 

Aside from Lexington's fears, he experienced equally joyful times. After their second month of living in Shahemein, Albeus had arranged for Lexington and Enama to wed. Over the course of the months, Lexington and Enama had watched Enama's belly grow larger with the growth of their baby. Lexington could not even begin to wrap his mind around the ramifications of the offspring of a Celestial and a human. 

Lexington had also noticed that with each passing day, his powers were almost completely restored. The powers of far sight, increased strength, increased physical resistance, and recallable armor were at his dispense. Flight was the only ability that Lexington could not summon. Though his increased strength allowed him to jump higher than any living man, it was not close to what he was able to do with flight. 

Albeus and his son, Edalo, were granted the position of Keepers of Coin of Shahemein. Though Edalo was merely his father's assistant, he was every bit as much involved in the finances of the great city as Albeus. Because of the new position, Albeus had Lexington replace him as the new Chairmen of Shantei. Lexington also continued to meet with the elderly Gaous, the Chiefman of the First Quarter of Shahemein. 

Because of their friendship, Lexington was able to discuss with Gaous and his military advisor, Cresus, on how to best defend themselves against Shadohinus and his Shadowmen army. Lexington knew that the Shadowmen were a threat that mankind had never before seen and defense was their only option. 

War against the realm of Avariceal, Lexington thought, was the last thing he would want the people of Shahemein, let alone the world, to experience. Shadohinus and his legions would have to go through him first.

---

As his powers returned, the Lexington had noticed that his need for sleep had diminished almost entirely. He found it strange that though he could still be aroused and have sex with Enama his Celestial abilities were almost returned completely. He didn't understand any of it. Every question brought him back to the same exact question -- how could a Celestial fall and become human?

Every sleepless from then on, Lexington would wait for Enama to fall asleep and quietly make his way out of the house. He would trek up the surrounding walls of Shahemein and circle the walls. Occasionally, he would peer over to what used to be Shantei at the army of Shadohinus. Every night was the same in Shantei. Members of the Shadowmen army would fuck in what appeared to be a ritualistic orgy. Every time Lexington used his far sight, he would try to see past Shantei and follow the blackened trail that he had initial discovered. The blackened trail led so deeply into the Badlands that Lexington wondered if he would ever be able to see that far. 

As he continued his patrol atop the walls of Shahemein, he noticed something moving in the distance to the north. He used his far sight to get a closer look. There were five people all cloaked in black and they were moving inhumanly fast. He refocused his sight on the guards atop the wall and realized they hadn't noticed. 

Shadowmen, Lexington thought. He knew he had to deal with them himself to avoid causing a panic. He took one of the grappling ropes, attached the end to a pillar, and repelled himself to the ground outside the walls. He landed quietly and quickly. He felt that Celestial warmth fill his chest and then his body as his armor wrapped itself around him. He made his way towards the unknown assailants.

As he moved closer, he noticed that the assailants didn't notice him. Finally within charging distance, Lexington let his eyes blaze with blue. The flashing of his eyes had startled the assailants in their tracks. Lexington charged at them with his right hand stretched out and summoned his blade Aequitas. He gripped the hilt with both hands and prepared to slash at closest one. As he got closer, he noticed the five were in a spread formation -- a W shaped positioning of soldiers used for defense. It suddenly dawned on him that these weren't Shadowmen, they were Celestials.

"Halt!" cried the voice of the Celestial Soldier in the middle. He was the only one unarmed while the other four were standing with blades in hand in a defensive stance. 

Lexington paused. A trick, he thought. He stayed in his offensive stance with Aequitas in hand. "Who are you?" Lexington demanded.

The Celestial pulled back his hood and replied, "You know me, sir." 

It was true. Lexington immediately recognized the man as Ishmael, a soldier of the Celestial army.

"How did you get here?" Lexington asked earnestly.

"We can talk, but first we must get inside the city."

Lexington shook his head.

"Tell me now."

Ishmael nodded his head in compliance. "Sir, there's much you do not know."

"Now," Lexington demanded.

Ishmael nodded again while standing firm as a lower ranking soldier would. "Lexington, sir, we don't have much time. But I will do as commanded. Like you, we have also fallen from the realm of the Omnipotent. But unlike you, we remember what happened."

"How do you know I don't remember how I fell?"

"If you did, you wouldn't have remained in Shahemein for so long."

"How is this possible? How can Celestials become human?"

At this point, the other four unknown Celestials had sheathed their swords and were standing just as upright as Ishmael. Ishmael raised his hand and motioned one of them forward. The one on the far right of Ishmael stepped to Ishmael's side.

"My name is Daniel," the Celestial said. "I'm the one who informed Ishmael of your falling."

Lexington slowly shook his head in disbelief. "Well, out with it!" he impatiently proclaimed.

Daniel took a step towards Lexington and began by saying, "Sir, the Omnipotent is no longer the great lord and commander you remember. As a soldier, we were created never to question and so we did what ever the Omnipotent commanded."

"What does this have to do with anything?" Lexington asked in anger.

"We have been losing the war against Shadohinus. Before you fell, you led the fight against the lord of Avariceal at the Ethereal Gate. It was the closest any non-Celestial has ever been to the realm of the Omnipotent and if weren't for you, the realm would have been overtaken."

"I... I don't remember..."

Daniel nodded, "that's not where it ended. Though you were able to stall Shadohinus, you did not defeat them. Demetriux, the Valkyrie Lord, took you and a few other Celestials they left alive. They stood outside the Ethereal Gate as Shadohinus slowly amassed the legions of his Shadowmen army. The Omnipotent himself came to the gate."

Lexington felt as though he could no longer stand. He almost fell until Ishmael grabbed him then set him against nearby boulder.

Daniel continued by saying, "the Omnipotent made a deal with Shadohinus. Instead of Shadohinus having the realm of the Omnipotent, the Omnipotent offered him earth instead."

"Why did Shadohinus take that offer? He could've just as easily stormed the Ethereal Gate."

"Shadohinus could have, but as you know there are laws that govern those who dwell in Cielos, the realm of the Omnipotent."

"Sex."

Daniel nodded. "If Shadohinus ruled from the realm of the Omnipotent, he would lose his ability and even the desire to engage in sexual acts. But Shadohinus demanded one more thing."

"What?"

"He wanted Celestial Soldiers."

Lexington began to shake his head slowly in disbelief.

Daniel nodded remorsefully then said, "Though Demetriux eventually let you return to Cielos, it was only for a short time so that you could properly heal. Shadohinus had demanded two thirds of the Celestial Army. Because Celestials were created with the aspect of unwavering loyalty, Shadohinus had to abide by one condition. He had to wait until the Omnipotent sent Celestials to earth so that they could become human."

Lexington was stunned in disbelief.

"This was also the reason why the Omnipotent agreed to the two thirds of his army being sent to earth."

"What?"

"The Omnipotent thought that once the Celestials became human, they would stay human and thereby be nothing compared to the might of a Celestial. He didn't know that Fallen would eventually regain their powers. There is some truth, however, to the Omnipotent's original thought. Though we do regain our powers, Fallen are not as powerful as Celestials."

"Fallen?"

"It's what we call ourselves. Celestials who have been sent to earth to become soldiers of Shadohinus."

"But we have a choice," Lexington interrupted.

"We do and most of us did choose."

"Choose what?"

"Of the 500,000 Celestial Soldiers that became Fallen, only a few thousand had chosen to follow Shadohinus."

"And what of the other?"

"We decided that fate was ours to make," Ishamel proudly stepped forward while answering for Daniel. Ishmael stuck his hand out towards Lexington and said, "Now rise, sir, we must get into hiding."

---

Lexington took the five Fallen into the city and brought them to the Fourth Quarter where he knew there was an arrangement of shacks that had yet to be occupied. 

After they all made their way in, Lexington shut the creaky wooden door and said, "I'm sorry for the condition of this place, but it's all I could offer."

Ishamel raised his hands and said, "No apology necessary, sir, this bodes well for us."

Four of the Fallen and Lexington began to sit while Daniel remained standing. "Sir, I was there when you fell to Demetriux, when the Omnipotent made the deal, and when the Omnipotent began to send Celestials to earth. I was also there when Shadohinus had revealed he wanted you to serve in his army as well. You stood against the Omnipotent's choice and tried to reason with him. It was the first time any of us had witness a Celestial question an Omnipotent's command. It was then we realized that we obeyed only the Omnipotent and when the Omnipotent cowardly made the deal with Shadohinus, he was no longer the Omnipotent. The Omnipotent still had the power to send us to earth, but it was different with you than with the others. Because he required greater effort to do it, you fell to earth in a blaze of fire and landed in the Badlands."

Ishmael then began to speak by saying, "Because you fell in such a drastic way, we thought you were dead. It wasn't until we sensed you Shantei and then in Shahemein for so long that we assumed you lost your memory."

"Important memories," Lexington added.

Ishmael and Daniel nodded.

"I was the one of the last Celestials to fall before Gavreel, the High Seraph, stood against the Omnipotent. Gavreel and the rest of the Celestial Army cast the Omnipotent out of Cielos."

"What happened to the Omnipo... what happened to him?"

"We don't know," Ishmael answered. "Honestly, we don't care. What our main concern is that we must defend earth against Shadohinus and we cannot rely on the aid of Gavreel because it was the Omnipotent who granted us access to earth."

"What can Gavreel do?"

"We don't know. We cannot communicate with them," Ishmael answered solemnly. 

It was with that answer that Lexington had noticed the light that had bled in. It was morning already. He sighed heavily. Again, he was left with questions. Even more questions that before. It wasn't until now that Lexington realized the other three unnamed Celestials were women.

"I apologize for my manners," Lexington then said and asked, "What are your names?"

"Esther, sir," one answered.

"Beth, sir," another answered.

"Sera," the last answered.

Lexington nodded and replied, "Nice to meet you."

Ishmael then stood, "Sir, I'm sorry, but I was rushing for a reason. We must regroup with the Fallen and you must lead us."

"Why me?"

"You're the highest ranking Fallen. Mikel and Gavreel survived the Purge therefore they remained in Cielos."

"But, I have people to protect here and a life..."

Ishmael interrupted, "Forgive me, sir, but they mean nothing if Shadohinus' legions reach their full strength. They are at Shahemein's door step and if your life is here, it will surely be destroyed if the Fallen don't do something about it."

Lexington paused. What would he tell Enama? The truth, of course, but their baby... He needed to protect their baby.

"Lexington," Ishmael said sternly. "The Fallen have little chance against Shadohinus right now, but with your leadership, we may be able to expose their faults."

Daniel then added, "Keep in mind that like us, Shadowmen and other agents of Shadohinus are weaker on earth compared to being in their respective realms."

Ishmael nodded, "Lexington, we can do this, but we need you."

Lexington nodded. He quickly rose to his feet. "Wait for me here, I must speak with my family."

Ishmael nodded and replied, "Go, but hurry. Every moment we wait, the Shadowmen Army grows in number."

---

Lexington ran towards the home of his family. He thought of nothing else but Enama and their unborn child. As he approached the house, there he saw Enama sitting on the porch while she was knitting something together. He could see her smile. Lexington walked up the steps as Enama held up what she was working on.

"Like the color?" Enama said with a smile. "It's going to be a blanket for the baby when he's born."

"He?" Lexington asked as he sat next to Enama.

"He, she, I don't know. I figure it's easy to just stick with one until he's born."

Lexington nodded. 

Enama could see the solemnness in his eyes. "What's the matter? You'd rather call him 'her' instead?"

Lexington gave a faint smile at the joke then replied, "I have a lot to tell you."

---

It took Lexington the entire rest of the morning and well into the afternoon to explain everything to Enama. Though she was also stunned, she took it better than Lexington did at first. He knew she was comforted by the fact that he was no longer the only Fallen on earth. 

"You will do what you can," Enama said sternly. "I know you will."

Lexington nodded. Lexington then proceeded to tell Albeus of his plans to leave with Ishmael and his group back to where the Fallen had made camp. He wanted Albeus to speak with Gaous and have Gaous and Cresus quicken the defensive fortification of Shahemein. 

Night had come to quickly. He had just finished saying his farewells to Edalo and Lani and had learned that they planned to marry within the next few days. He expressed his regret that he would miss the occasion. At this point, Enama was already up in their room on her rocking chair. Her belly was large enough to the point where sitting on normal chairs were uncomfortable. 

Lexington entered the room, Enama had her head tilted back on the chair though she continued to rock it. Lexington stepped towards her and placed a hand on her shoulder lightly. 

"It's time," he said quietly.

Enama opened her eyes and gazed upon him lovingly. 

She is so beautiful, Lexington thought. How could he leave her. He bent forward and placed his lips on her full soft lips. She reached up and placed her hands at the back of his neck and pulled him closer. Enama then slid her tongue up and over his while inside each other's mouths. Lexington felt his penis stir. As if on queue, Enama reached under his garment and grabbed hold of his penis and began to stroke it. He felt his penis harden quickly and at that point, Enama began to gently caress his testicles with her other hand.

Enama then stood up while the two continued to kiss and placed her free hand on his chest and began to motion him towards the bed. Lexington walked backwards until he felt his calves hit the edge of the bed and then he sat down. She smiled seductively as she placed both her hands on his chest and motioned him onto his back. Once he lied down, she pulled his cock from under his garment and bent forward to take his pulsing shaft into her mouth. She expertly guided the head of his penis to the back of her throat. Lexington eyes rolled back in pleasure as he felt her work her tongue against the underside of his shaft. Enama began to fondle Lexington's balls while she worked his cock in and out of her mouth. She kept her lips pressed tightly against his shaft. Enama then began to suck only on the head of his cock and used both her hands to jack his saliva-coated shaft.

Satisfied with her work, Enama let go of his cock and stepped onto the bed and mounted Lexington. She reached behind her and grabbed Lexington's cock by the shaft and pressed the mushroom head in between her ass cheeks and up against her tight sphincter. She then lowered her hips onto Lexington's with her sphincter reluctant to open up. She pressed her hips a little lower and finally her sphincter gave way. 

Lexington grasped Enama's muscular thighs enjoying the incredible tightness of the grip her anal muscles had on his rock hard cock. Enama slowly lower herself as her ass engulfed Lexington's cock inch by inch until finally she felt his pubes on her ass cheeks. Enama then proceeded to raise herself slowly, exposing the shaft of his cock then lowered herself again slowly. Lexington felt as if he were to blow his load right then and there. Enama could tell so she would pause when she noticed him wince in pleasure.

Once he calmed down a bit, she began to raise her hips again then push back down as her ass engulfed his cock entirely. Though her ass was now adjusted to the thickness of his penis, she still felt tight and thanks to her saliva, she was also smooth. Enama began to raise her hips up and down on his cock faster. She bounced her hips on his. 

From what little light came in, Lexington could see the sweat form around Enama's forehead and chest. He loved watch her large breasts bounce with her movement. Though her belly was big, it didn't bother him. She had never been so beautiful. Enama's moans became louder the faster she went. Lexington felt himself close to ejaculation again. He gripped Enama's thighs harder and grunted loudly as he shot his semen into Enama's tight ass. Enama continued to bounce her hips as she felt herself fill with his cum.

It wasn't long after till Enama felt herself reach orgasm as she let out a gasp and slowed her bounce to a steady halt. She let out a sigh with her hips still rested on Lexington's and his dick still buried in her ass. Enama then bent forward and placed her head just under Lexington's chin. As Lexington's cock began to soften, it slowly slid out of Enama's ass and once it did, cum slowly leaked out.

How can I leave this woman, Lexington thought to himself as he drifted off into sleep.

---

Lexington couldn't have been asleep for more than an hour. The night sky outside his balcony was just as dark when him and Enama had made love. Enama was fast asleep as Lexington bent down to give her a kiss on the forehead.

"I love you," he whispered before he turned and made his way out of the home of Albeus. 

A few moments later, he entered the shack where Ishmael, Daniel, Esther, Beth, and Sera were waiting. 

Ishmael stood and asked, "Shall we go then?"

Lexington nodded in reply.

The other four stood and followed Ishmael and Lexington on their way out. Lexington decided to exit the city through the small gates. Because they were exit only gates, the guards posted there were very unlikely to ask questions. Ishmael informed Lexington that the Fallen Encampment was north west of Shahemein. He led them towards the Uestshahe gate. 




The Fallen Celestial Ch. 05



Lexington let Ishmael and the other four pass through the gate before him. Before he exited, he turned back towards the direction of where Enama was sleeping and sighed heavily. Then he turned and made his way out of Shahemein. 

Once the small group of Fallen was far away enough that the Shahemeinian guards couldn't see them, they used their Celestial speed to shorten their journey. 

"How long will it take us to get there?" Lexington asked.

"We'll be there by noon today," Ishmael answered.

Lexington was surprised to find that they were all just as fast as he was. At one point, he noticed that Sera seemed that she put little to no effort into the dash. Sera ran in unique long strides. She seemed to almost float. He found himself wondering if she could fly. He shook the thought from his mind.

Remain focused, he told himself. Enama, the baby, and Shahemein are my priority.

Lexington began to think about the other Fallen. There was a small army of them and though he knew how to lead Celestials, he wasn't sure if he could effectively lead Fallen. He then began to think of Ishmael. Ishmael was just a foot soldier in the Celestial Army before the Purge. He didn't know him personally, though he admired the resolve that he had shown thus far.

Lexington then began to wonder if this was just a ploy. Though he anticipated his next encounter with Thraxa, he wondered if these five were now agents of Shadohinus. But then he remembered that one of his Celestial abilities was to be able to detect agents of Avariceal. It was that nagging pain in their chest or gut. He felt it when he first encountered Thraxa and again when him and Mara encountered the Felhounds.

Even so, if this were a ploy, he would be damned to let Shadohinus get the better of him. He was Lexington, a Celestial Seraph, and for good reason. 

His thought was interrupted when he heard Daniel say something, though he didn't catch it.

"Don't you think...?" Daniel asked as they continued to run at their incredible pace.

"I'm sorry, what was that?"

"I was saying as a Celestial, who would have ever thought this possible? Or even imaginable?"

Lexington nodded. The thought caused countless sleepless nights for him since his fall. And though he was glad to finally find the truth, it didn't make him feel any better.

Just as Ishmael had anticipated, the six Fallen did arrive at the Fallen Encampment and were greeted by the biggest person that Lexington had ever seen on earth. As they got within speaking distance, Lexington recognized him immediately. 

His name was Aggram, the Celestial Bull, they used to call him. Aggram stood seven, almost eight feet tall. He had unkempt blonde hair that fell over his shoulders and a thick beard that had more grey that Lexington had remembered. He wore reinforced chain mail that covered his chest and back with a sweat drenched undershirt. Sweat glistened off his huge shoulders and muscular arms. The man was just as much a giant as a Celestial as he was a human. Slung over his shoulder was a weapon only Aggram could wield, Iustae, the great maul. The maul was a coal-shaded iron with the long hilt made of something resembling wood. 

Lexington smiled as the two approached each other. They both stuck their hands out. Aggram's grasp was tight as ever.

"It's nice to see you again, Seraph," Aggram said in his deep husky voice.

Lexington nodded and smiled, replying, "Same to you, Aggram. So tell me, how did a man of your size survive so great a fall?"

They all shared a laugh as each of the small group of Fallen greeted and embraced those of the Encampment. It warmed Lexington's heart to see so many of his brethren. 

Soon, he thought, I'll have Shadohinus in the ground and Enama back in my arms.

---

"'The Black Citadel' is what I've heard some of us call it," Ishmael said grimly. "That is what lies beyond the blackened path that you have spoken of, beyond the decimated village of Shantei."

"What's it purpose?" Lexington pressed.

"The Black Citadel is Shadohinus' kingdom on earth and from it radiates this foul ooze that we call 'Blight.' As there are rules of Cielos and Avariceal, there are also rules of this earthen realm. Shadohinus cannot simply just leap from realm to realm he requires aid. The Blight is what allows the Lord of Avariceal to walk among us humans. From what our scouts have reported, the Blight has already covered most of the Badlands and all of the land past Shantei up to the Luildel River."

Lexington sunk his shoulders in towards his chest as his gaze fell upon the ground. 

"I know this is hard news to take," Ishmael said with as much sympathy as he could. "But you must understand how grave our situation is. If we do not stop him at the Luildel River, there's no stopping the Blight from spreading like wild fire over the rest of Shatelos."

Enama and our baby, Lexington quickly thought. He then rose to his feet. "What are we waiting for then?"

Ishmael smiled. The fire in Lexington's eyes was exactly what he knew the Soldiers of the Fallen needed. "Shall I give the command to move out, Seraph?"

Lexington nodded.

Ishmael and Lexington stepped from their tent. Ishmael stood onto a boulder maybe 5 feet tall and proclaimed with a surprisingly booming voice, "TO ARMS, FALLEN OF CIELOS!"

The noise of the stomping and clinging of armor was welcome to Lexington's ears. Most of the Fallen didn't share his ability to recall their armor so they were reduced to having to either forge their own or use human's armor.

Aggram, one of Lexington's three lieutenants, stepped to Lexington's side and folded his arms. Lexington took a glance at the giant Fallen soldier and noticed the wide smile.

"Just like old times," Aggram said.

"Indeed," Lexington replied.

It took a matter of minutes for the thousands of Fallen soldiers to arrange themselves in battle formation. Ishmael then turned to face Lexington alongside Lexington's other lieutenant, Daniel.

"Your command," Ishmael asked.

"To the Black Citadel," Lexington loudly declared.

A cheer erupted from the Fallen Army as they marched their way west away from the rising sun and towards Shantei and the blackened path.

---

By the time the sun was highest in the sky, Lexington and his Fallen Army had already reached the Shahemein Crossroad, which was an intersection of roads that led to many cities of Shatelos including Shantei, Shahemein, Kahemein, and Aloantei. For a human, it was still two weeks journey but the pace of the Fallen was incredible. Ishmael informed Lexington that at their rate, they would be at the Luildel River within the week.

Just south of the Shahemein Crossroad, about three days journey south, was were Shahemein and the rest of Lexington's family remained. Out of curiosity, Lexington used his far sight to peer towards Shahemein. He saw over the long stretch of lush vegetation and various small traders homes that were established along the Shahemein Mainroad until finally he set his gaze upon his beloved city.

Everything seemed to be in order. From what he could see of the large north gate of Uupshahe, the city bustled with traders, natives, children, and a few councilmembers pouring in and out. Lexington smiled. He hoped Enama knew he was thinking of her.

Suddenly, Lexington heard a Fallen soldier cry out, "RIGHT FLANK!!"

Lexington turned towards where his army was marching and a large purple portal had just finished rippling into existence. Out of the portal came Shadowmen and Felhounds rushing out towards the army. The number of the Shadowmen wasn't alarming, but the Fallen were caught off guard. Lexington dashed towards the portal already with his obsidian blade, Aequitas, in hand.

Shadowmen after Shadowmen paired with Felhounds continued to pour in through the portal. Lexington could see as his Fallen struck more of them down than they. Still, he wanted that portal closed. To the far left, he saw Aggram engaged with the largest Felhounds Lexington had ever seen. He didn't fear for Aggram's safety. The fight was fit for the giant Aggram was.

Once upon the opening of the portal, the influx of Shadowmen and Felhounds seized. It's as if whoever was on the other side knew Lexington was there to stop them. The battle between the Fallen and the Shadowmen and Felhounds raged on behind Lexington.  

Lexington stood firm and gripped Aequitas with both hands. To his surprise, Thraxa the Valkyrie stepped from beyond the portal accompanied with two large Shadowmen at her side as the portal ceased from existence. The Valkyrie was not smiling, but Lexington was.

"We meet again," Thraxa sternly said.

"You and I have business to conclude," Lexington replied.

Thraxa held her gaze and unwound the whip that was strapped to her side. Thraxa was donned in the same purple hazed armor that housed her massive breasts. Her slightly purple colored skin looked radiant in the sun as the sweat that built on her shoulders, arms, and legs accentuated her defined muscles. Over her crotch was a triangular piece of armor that was held about her by a chain that wrapped her waist. 

Lexington smiled, making sure that her sex organ was the first thing he would cut off. 

"Sweet vengeance," Lexington said under his breath.

"What?" Thraxa asked.

Lexington continued to smile as he lunged towards Thraxa. Both of the large Shadowmen brute charged at Lexington. The first leapt in advance. Lexington responded by ducking, then swung up, hard, towards the brute's belly. Lexington felt the dark red blood of the Shadowmen brute splash against his face as the brute landed on his shoulder then back with a loud thump. The second brute paused in response enough for Lexington to swipe at the brute's leg. The brute lurched forward in pain as Lexington spun then slashed upward at the brute's neck sawing his head clear off.

Lexington turned towards Thraxa with his blade held downwards. The dark red blood of her two Shadowmen guards covered Aequitas from hilt to end. Thraxa's eyes glowed red as she gnashed her teeth together. 

She charged at Lexington with her whip in hand yelling, "I'LL KILL YOU!" Thraxa pulled her whip back and flung the end forward. The end of the whip clung itself at Lexington's sword hand. She pulled back, forcing Lexington to fall forward. He broke his fall with his offhand, braced himself onto his knees, and grabbed the whip. With the end of the whip tightly grasped, he pulled back with all this might yanking Thraxa to fall onto her face. Lexington then stood and pulled the whip once more from Thraxa's grasp. He loosened the whip from his wrist and tossed it aside as he walked towards Thraxa. Thraxa leapt to her feet in a defensive stance. Her eyes began to glow red again as the some of the dirt around her began to form two pillars beside her. She gripped at the pillars of dirt and pulled them from the ground. Loose dirt fell from the pillars in her hand revealing hardened swords.

"Come at me!" Thraxa declared.

Lexington lunged in attack with Aequitas pointed at Thraxa. Thraxa swung with one sword, Lexington parried, Thraxa swiped with the other, Lexington riposted. The riposte startled Thraxa forcing her to step back, Lexington advanced knocking one sword from her hand. Thraxa swung with the other, Lexington dodged in return, then quickly slashed at her sword arm leaving enough of a cut to force Thraxa to drop the sword. 

Lexington then spun and with all his might threw his offhand fist into her gut. He felt Thraxa lean into him as she gasped for a breath. Lexington then grabbed her by the end of her hair and shoved her to her feet. He placed the edge of Aequitas to her neck.

"Tell your Shadowmen to stop."

"Or what? I'm dead either way." Thraxa wrapped her tail around Lexington's ankle and pulled. Lexington stumbled back as Thraxa rose and yelled, "LEAVE NONE ALIVE IN THE NAME OF SHADOHINUS!"

With that, Lexington gripped the hilt of Aequitas with both hands, spun and sliced Thraxa's head off with one clean swipe. Lexington stepped towards Thraxa's body and kicked it over so it lay on its back. He bent forward and pulled the plate of armor from her crotch, revealing the fine black linen that laid over her large sex organ. He reached under the linen and took hold of Thraxa's limp cock. He aimed Aequitas at the base of her cock and sliced it off.

The remaining Shadowmen and Felhounds were dispatched soon after Thraxa fell. As Lexington made his way back to the head of the ranks, he slipped Thraxa's severed cock into a little sack and strapped it to his belt as his armor and sword faded from existence.

"How many did we lose?" Lexington asked Daniel.

Daniel smiled and shook his head, "Not enough to stop us from destroying Shadohinus."

Lexington placed his hand on Daniel's shoulder and returned the smile. He then turned towards his Fallen Army and loudly commanded "MOVE OUT!"

The sun began to set, but it did not matter. The Fallen Army did not need rest. They were focused and had their eyes set on Shantei and the Black Citadel.

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- Geovani 



The Fallen Celestial Ch. 06



 Ch. 06 – The Assault

Shantei was only two days march from the Fallen Encampment. Lexington and Ishmael had decided to halt the march in order to plan the attack. The two remained in a tent held up by three thick wooden poles that stood almost twice their height. Two small torches were mounted beside the makeshift wooden table that held a parchment with scribbles of what was apparently an outline of Shantei with surrounding landmasses and oceans.

The night breeze was gentle, but blew enough to make the fire of the torches sway. Lexington took in a deep whiff of the smell of burning wood with his breath. There was also a faint hint of the smell of sand from the Sapphire Ocean that was to the north of them where the River Luildel emptied.

Lexington was reminded of Shantei and how he first met Enama. He knew so little then. He realized how much he had learned before returning his focus to the task at hand.

"Have the scouts returned?" Lexington asked.

Ishmael nodded and replied, "Yes, Daniel and Sera reported of Shantei that the Shadowmen are continuing their sexual rituals. Daniel believes that they are drawing energy for an event."

"An event?"

"A summoning."

"For what?"

"For whom, sir. Demetriux, the Valkyrie Lord, has yet to take foot in the Earthen Realm."

"And what of Shadohinus and the Black Citadel?"

Ishmael returned a solemn glance. "Daniel believes that the blight that surrounds the Black Citadel acts as some sort of sensory extension of Shadohinus. If anything other than Shadowmen were to set foot on the blight, we believe the dark lord would be alarmed and we would lose our advantage of surprise."

"We lost that advantage the moment Thraxa fell." Lexington sighed as he gazed at that map. "Even if we took back Shantei, we could not take Shadohinus and his Shadowmen Legions head on. We also have to take note of the fallen Celestials that decided to join him."

Ishmael nodded. "Nor can we just sit here and wait. Every day Shadohinus and his legions grow bolder. Without the power of the Omnipotent to send Celestials to aid us, we have no reinforcements. Unless..."

Lexington shook his head slowly, "No. We cannot involve the humans in this fight. They would be mere distractions to Shadohinus."

A long silence grew between the two as they both gazed at the map that was laid out before them.

"Distractions," Ishmael said.

Lexington turned his gaze to Ishmael.

"Maybe that's what we need – a distraction."

"Explain," Lexington requested.

"We use a number of humans to lure Shadowmen away from the Black Citadel and we launch an attack."

"Why would Shadohinus send Shadowmen to deal with humans? They pose no threat to the Black Citadel no matter how great their numbers would be."

"Women."

It dawned on Lexington. The one thing that drove all of Shadohinus' choices was his great desire for carnal pleasure. Sex was all Shadohinus cared for in the end and they both knew it

Ishmael continued by saying, "The women of Shantei are strong and beautiful. You've told me this. If Shadohinus caught sight of them, we know he would not resist." 

"I will not put humans in immediate danger."

"This is war, sir. Casualties cannot be avoided. Remember that they are distractions, not sacrifices."

Lexington nodded again. "We will send Fallen with them, as a precaution."

"Only the most beautiful," Ishmael replied with a smirk.

"Get it done."

Ishmael bowed his head lightly and turned to make his way out.

---

Lexington sat at the edge of his tent's cot, waiting to hear back from Ishmael. It was merely hours until he would send the Fallen to assault Shantei, the village he had once lived in though it was no longer the village he had known. It was now a ceremonial ground for rituals of the Shadowmen in order to generate enough energy for a great summoning. Lexington had been informed that the summoning was for Demetriux, the Valkyrie Lord.

What he remembered of Demetriux made his fervor all the harder to remain. Demetriux was a great adversary, the only combatant Lexington had ever had respect for. The Valkyrie Lord was the only agent of Avariceal to ever best a Seraph in single combat in Immobul, the barren realm between Cielos and Avariceal. Aggram, at the time held the same rank as Lexington of Seraph, had led a small number of Celestial Soldiers through Immobul to one of Gavreel's, the High Seraph, outposts in the middle realm. 

Though they never found out how Demetriux had learned of Aggram's position, Demetriux had surprised Aggram. Though Demetriux's great numbers were able to destroy Aggram's men, Aggram would not bend to the Shadowmen. All Shadowmen that stood before the Celestial Giant had fallen until Demetriux realized he needed to put Aggram down himself.

Though Lexington didn't witness it himself, the surviving Celestials of that day claimed that the entire realm shook with every clang of Demetriux's Greataxe and Aggram's Greatmaul. Demetriux eventually disarmed Aggram and was in position to provide the killing blow until Gavreel arrived forcing Demetriux to retreat.

When Aggram had heard of the news that Demetriux would eventually be summoned to the earthen realm, Lexington knew that Aggram would relish in the chance to regain his pride. 

A thought lingered still. How did Demetriux learn of Aggram's position? It was unlike Shadohinus to send scouts, especially in Immobul. What made Immobul so undesirable was that it was a barren space occupied by nothing, but ash and stone. It made Avariceal seem as appealing as earth.

Lexington's train of thought was interrupted as Daniel stepped in. Lexington looked up to greet Daniel and noticed that the sun had slowly begun to rise. The sky was slowly shifting from its dark purple color to a soft blue. It was almost time.

"Esther, Sera, and Beth will accompany the 'distraction' team, sir," Daniel said. 

"And what of Ishmael?"

"He has yet to return with your wife and the select women of Shantei, but I believe he will be here any moment now."

Lexington stood and placed his hand on Daniel's shoulder. "Well done. Have Esther, Sera, and Beth see me. And inform me as soon as Ishmael arrives."

Daniel replied in a nod and made his way out.

Lexington sighed. He didn't like this plan, but it was the only one he knew had any chance of working. Moments later, the three Celestial women stepped into Lexington's tent. 

"Let me have a moment with Esther."

Beth and Sera nodded and stepped out.

Lexington set himself back onto the edge of his cot and motioned Esther to take the seat set for her. Esther sat herself down.

"Has Ishmael briefed you?"

"Yes, sir. We are our honored to protect the humans. I do have one question though."

"Go ahead."

"Why not use all Celestial women instead of mostly humans?"

"I fear that Shadohinus would be able to clearly distinguish Celestial from human, despite their great beauty. He would sense the trap. With you three outnumbered by the humans, I feel that you would be hidden long enough for the distraction to take effect."

Esther nodded in return though Lexington could tell that she was not satisfied with the answer.

"Speak freely, Esther."

"Forgive me, sir. I would just prefer that we be on the battlefield with you. There are other, far more beautiful Celestial women to take our place."

Lexington nodded. "I appreciate your humility, but I need my best soldiers to protect the humans. Once the human women are safe, be sure to rendezvous with Ishmael and his outfit at Shantei."

"Thank you, sir."

"One last thing."

Lexington stood up and motioned Esther to stand closer to him.

"Recall your armor and weapon."

Esther's eyes glowed a pale blue as the silver armor that protected her entire body up to her wrists, ankles, and neck began to retract its way towards the center of her chest. The retraction of her armor revealed Esther's pale, milky complexion of her skin. The sunlight that poured in from the openings of the tent highlighted the features that made her incredibly beautiful. Her skin was smooth and appeared as soft as Lexington had ever seen. Without her armor, Lexington now noticed how tightly fit the brown vest Esther wore and how much cleavage the vest revealed. Though the vest pressed her breasts up against her, he could tell they were large. The vest was sleeveless and revealed the small musculature in Esther's shoulders and arms. Her breasts were big enough that Lexington could see the sides of them through her arm sleeves. 

The beige skirt that Esther wore billowed with the breeze that blew in. Lexington glanced down and noticed the defined muscles in her thighs and calves. The sandals that had straps that wrapped up to her mid-calf seemed to barely contain the firmness of her muscular calves. 

"May I?" Lexington asked as he moved his hands just above the straps that held her vest together.

Esther nodded.

Lexington undid the straps as her vest gave way to her breasts. He saw that her breasts were now loosely held in a cloth band that wrapped around just her breasts and was tied in a knot at her back. He removed the vest and placed it on the chair beside them. With her stomach revealed, Lexington had expected Esther to have defined abs but she had but a firm flat stomach that led to her wide hips. He then placed his hands on the knot that held up Esther's skirt and undid it, but he did not remove it. He rolled her skirt a bit so that it would reveal all her legs and slightly reveal the tantalizing curvature of her firm round buttocks. Once enough of her was exposed, he tied the knot back.

Lexington took a step back as Esther looked down to see his handiwork. 

"This is what will draw Shadohinus' attention," Lexington said with a smirk. "Make sure the humans and Beth and Sera dress accordingly."

Esther stepped within an inch of Lexington. He was only a few inches taller than she, as she brought her face close to his. 

"And how will a bunch of scantily clothed human women not appear as a trap?" 

Lexington could feel her breath on his face. The smell of her breath was sweet. The smell of her hair was even sweeter. Almost intoxicating. He found himself aroused by her.

He took one step back, his calves now set against the edge of his cot. "You will appear to offer yourselves as a peace treaty."

Esther took another step forward, closer to Lexington without touching him. She seemed to straighten herself, pressing her large breasts upward and out. The band of cloth that held her breasts appeared to strain to stay on. 

"Tell me again how this is supposed to distract Shadohinus?"

Lexington felt his penis slowly fill with blood as he tried to compose himself. "Believe me, if Shadohinus saw a group of women as beautiful as you, he will be sure to collect you himself."

Esther gave a seductive smirk and stepped back. Her face returned to its stern gaze upon when she had initially entered and quickly said, "thank you, sir. See you on the battlefield."

And with that, she turned and left. 

Lexington caught a glimpse of that perfectly round ass before he sunk into his cot and sighed. Peculiar, he thought.

---

As Lexington lied with his eyes closed on his cot, his mind began to wander. The memory that flashed in his head first was the joy he felt when he severed Thraxa's head from her body. He instinctively reached down to the pocket of his robe where he kept that sack that contained Thraxa's severed cock. He didn't know what to do with it. He didn't know why he did it. All he knew was that he enjoyed relishing in his vengeance.

Though it was only moments since Esther left his tent, it felt as if hours had gone by with Lexington left alone to his thoughts. 

Finally, Ishmael entered with Enama. Lexington sat up and Enama leapt towards him. Lexington jump to his feet to meet her greeting. He noticed that her belly was smaller. 

"The baby?" he asked, worried.

"Everything's fine. I gave birth last week. I have yet to name her."

"Her?" Lexington felt his eyes fill with tears.

Enama nodded. She was glowing with both beauty and happiness.

The two wrapped their arms around each other tightly. Lexington could not wait to his child. 

"I haven't named her yet," Enama said assuredly.

"A name?" Lexington paused. He couldn't even begin to think of how to name a human baby. Thoughts flooded his mind. He didn't still understand how a baby could be half human and half Celestial. Well, a Fallen Celestial, but a Celestial none the less. He shook the thought from his mind. He didn't want to burden Enama with more unanswerable questions.

"I'm sure whatever name you come up with will be perfect," Lexington finally answered.

Enama smiled. "How about Alexa?"

Alexa, Lexington said in his head. "I like it."

Lexington embraced his wife once more before Ishmael stepped forward.

"Sir, Enama was gracious enough to select a few Shantei women that fit the profile you described. Most of them agreed to come. They want justice for what was done for their home."

Lexington wasn't surprised. He knew the women were as fierce as they were lovely. "Who did you manage to recruit?" Lexington asked Enama.

"Most of them you don't know, but Allura, Sanya, and Mara are in that group."

Mara... Lexington hadn't thought about her in the longest time. The last time he saw her was that night he had met with Gaous. She was fucking two men in a tavern in Shahemein. Lexington felt happy for her, but at the same time wondered if she was just their whore. Either way, he was glad that she was here to help.

"Good. Have Esther brief them," Lexington said to Ishmael.

Ishmael nodded, turned, and stepped out.

As soon as Ishmael was gone, Enama clung to Lexington and kissed him deeply. She pressed her firm breasts up against his chest as she slid her tongue into his mouth. Lexington returned the sentiment, cradling Enama in his arms. He felt his penis surge. Enama quickly noticed. 

"We haven't made love in so long," Enama lovingly whispered in his ear.

She reached under his robe and grasped his engulfed cock at its base and squeezed with that firm grip of hers. Lexington loved everything about Enama, but he especially loved her hands. Her hands were the strongest yet softest woman's hands that he had ever experienced. Enama continued to kiss Lexington passionately while she stroked his fully erect cock. With one of her legs wrapped around his, Lexington ran his hand down her side to her thigh and squeezed. They were as muscular and firm as ever and he loved that. 

Suddenly, Lexington broke the kiss. 

"I'm sorry, my love. But we need to arrange the attack now that we have all the pieces."

Enama smiled and replied, "I just missed you is all."

Lexington gave her one last kiss before he stepped out of the tent. He made his way through the encampment towards the west side where his army and the distraction group should be.

Ishmael had just finished speaking with Esther before she led the distraction party off towards the Black Citadel. He then turned to face Lexington and approached him.

"It should take them about three hours to walk along the coast, as far away from Shantei as possible."

Lexington nodded. "You and Daniel will attack Shantei with a small group while Aggram and I position ourselves between Shantei and the Black Citadel. We must be ready to attack once Shadohinus falls for the ploy."

"We will be," Ishmael assured.

Lexington stuck his arm out towards Ishmael as Ishmael grasped Lexington's forearm in return. 

"See you on the other side," Lexington said.

Ishmael nodded and turned towards his group. He quickly gathered his group together and off they marched towards Shantei. 

Aggram stepped to Lexington's side and said, "I'm surprised you're not going with them. I was sure you would want to deal with Shantei yourself."

"The Black Citadel will be the more fortified of the two. I will not let Shadohinus slip from my grasp."

Aggram smiled and wrapped one arm around Lexington. "Just like old times."

"Just like old times," Lexington repeated.

Moments later, Lexington and Aggram gathered the remaining Fallen forces and proceeded to march south around Shantei towards the Black Citadel. Ishmael should reach Shantei shortly before Esther and her group were close enough to distract Shadohinus.

Just before they made off, Lexington was sure to send Enama back to Shahemein with two Fallen escorts. They didn't say farewell. He would see her again. He would make sure of it.

---

It only took Lexington and his regiment of Fallen soldiers to get in position of the Black Citadel a couple of hours. It would be another hour before he expected Sera, perhaps the fastest Fallen, to dash her way towards them as the sign that the ploy had worked or failed. The anticipation was unsettling, but he had to remind himself to remain patient.

Lexington and his regiment were waiting in a cove by the Dead Ocean of the Badlands. He knew that their presence would be hidden by the surrounding hills and raging storms that constantly warred against the coast of the Badlands.

Aggram stepped from the group and took a seat on one of the many rocks that Lexington had placed himself on. 

"What if the Shantei Shadowmen were successful in summoning Demetriux?" Aggram asked.

"If they were successful, I wouldn't worry. Ishmael and Daniel are more than capable. But it doesn't matter. I had Esther scout the area before we even made camp. She said that she could feel that the energy still wasn't enough to summon the Valkyrie Lord. She also stated that it appeared as if they were just starting. I don't think Shadohinus was expecting us to attack so soon."

Aggram grunted. "How could she know such a thing?"

Lexington smirked as he turned to look at Aggram, "I trust her. You know that each of us has particular skills. Hers is just particularly useful in a time such as this."

Aggram still looked unsure, but Lexington left him to his thoughts. He turned back and continued to use his Far Sight on the Black Citadel. Because Esther's team was on the opposite of the Black Citadel, he couldn't see them, but he could see the main gait to the Citadel and the surrounding walls.

There didn't appear to be any guards that patrolled the walls as Lexington had expected. The giant gate was shut yet there also didn't seem to be any sign of patrol on the outside. It didn't worry him though. Their lack of patrol was a trait they carried from Avariceal. Because Shadohinus had control over his entire realm, similar to the Omnipotent before the Purge, defensive outposts were unnecessary because Celestials rarely ventured into Avariceal. It was usually Shadohinus on the offensive in Immobul where he was constantly stopped by the Celestial Forces.

No matter, Lexington thought to himself. The walls may be high, but that gate won't be able to hold back the strength of his entire Fallen Army.

---

The hour had passed and then some and yet there was no sign of Sera. Lexington began to worry. He could sense the restlessness from the rest of his regiment.

Aggram finally spoke up, "Sir, shall we move to the contingency?"

Lexington shook his head. He had to remain patient. Sera would come. Suddenly, a form appeared on the horizon. It was nearly dusk and the sun cast long shadows over the coves and high dead trees where the few stood. Lexington used his far sight to see the person approaching and saw that it was Sera. 

He focused his sight on her to clear his vision. He was taken aback by the sight. She was bleeding from her neck. Her summoned armor about her neck had been cracked as if something large bit down on her. Her blood ran down the front of her armor. The wrap that went about her breast was missing and the ends of her skirt were but shredded bits. She would be naked if it were for the armor that encased her. 




The Fallen Celestial Ch. 06



"MOVE OUT!" Lexington commanded as he led the Fallen Army from the cove towards the Black Citadel. Lexington then dashed towards Sera as the Fallen Army quickly made its way past them. 

Sera fell to the ground, gasping. Lexington tore excess cloth from his robe and placed it about Sera's neck wound. She placed her hand over his while she used the other to keep herself up.

"What happened?!" Lexington asked.

"Eh-...eh-...Esther," Sera replied. She could barely speak as she tried to catch her breath.

"What of her and the Shantei women?"

Sera could not reply. She tried to form words, but did not have the breath to speak them.

Lexington paused and gave her a reassuring look as he continued to compress the cloth bandage about her neck. He tied the ends of the bandage around her neck. The bleeding seemed to stop. He noticed the many cuts about her hands and could see blood smears on her armor.

Sera's breath finally slowed and she took one deep breath.

"Esther betrayed us."

Lexington felt his heart sink into his stomach. He too lost his breath.

"We did as you command and approached the Black Citadel, but remained far enough to escape Shadohinus. But Esther commanded that we hold our position. She said to wait until Shadohinus was close enough so that he was far from the Citadel. We did. But when Shadohinus approached us, Esther quickly slew Beth. Shadowmen erupted from the ground around us and surrounded us. I summoned my armor and sword and slew as many as I could. The Shantei women panicked, all except for the one called Mara."

"What about Mara?"

"She's in league with Shadohinus and Esther. As soon as the Shadowmen appeared, she made her way towards Shadohinus and embraced him. As I fought, a few of the Shantei women escaped. Most were taken captive. Shadohinus didn't care for me though. Once Esther and Mara went to his side, he headed back to the Citadel with the captured and left the Shadowmen to kill me."

Sera continued, "I was overwhelmed. Once they disarmed me, the Shadowmen forced me to the ground on my stomach. They clawed at my armor. They wanted to rape me. I would not give in though so they sent their Felhounds to attack me. Four of them were set before me and the Shadowmen stood in a ring around me and watched. I fought off the Felhounds, but one bit down on me. With that, I used what strength I had left and pulled the Felhound from me and hurled in at the Shadowmen. In it's enraged stupor, it attacked one of the Shadowmen. Some had to subdue it while the others were distracted by the event. I used that moment to dash out of there with what speed I could muster."

"You did well, soldier. Head back to the encampment to heal, I'll send a small group of escorts with you."

Sera nodded. Lexington helped her to her feet as she made off towards the encampment. He wondered how Ishmael was doing. He should be seeing him soon. 

The contingency, Lexington thought, is our last chance.

---

As insurmountable as the odds were before, Lexington couldn't even begin to fathom how terrible the odds were for the Fallen and the rest of humanity now. Because the failed distraction ploy resulted in human captives, Lexington now had to figure out a way to rescue them. His then began to think of Esther.

Peculiar, he remembered thinking about her when he was preparing her for the distraction group. He should have known. It was very unlike a Fallen to act so promiscuously, but then again he liked it even though he wouldn't admit it out loud. But I'm different, he told himself. Unlike the other Fallen, he came to with no memory of how he arrived. He wondered if his lost memories made him more human than the other Fallen during their initial time on earth.

With Sera tending to her wounds back at the Fallen Encampment, Lexington had decided to turn towards Shantei. He kept scouts focused on the Blighted Path from the Black Citadel to Shantei to ensure that there weren't any sign of incoming troops from the Black Citadel to aid the Shadowmen Encampment in Shantei. 

Within a few hours, Lexington's Fallen Army arrived in Shantei. The Shadowmen and Ishmael's regiment were still locked in the heat of battle. Lexington could see the summoning portal wide open. 

We're too late, Lexington thought. The arrival of Demetriux was the last thing he needed to happen on top of everything else that has already occurred. Lexington had his Fallen Army charge into Shantei. The battle cry of Lexington and his Fallen stunned the Shadowmen enough. It was only a matter of moments before most of the Shadowmen fell to Lexington and his army. 

The cry of victory from the Fallen was short-lived, however. A rumble startled the Fallen Army as Demetriux, the Valkyrie Lord, stepped from beyond the dark portal. He was just as Lexington remembered him. Demetriux donned a blackened helm that encased his entire head save for a slit that ran from the top and opened to the bottom. The helm was crowned with 6 short, but razor sharp horns. Lexington recalled the horrific times when he witnessed the sheer mutilation that Demetriux caused with just his helm. Save for his black metal helm, the only other armor that Demetriux wore were blackened metal leggings that protected his waist down to the greaves he wore. With both hands, he clutched his Greataxe, Zerstorung. There was a gleam in his eye that Lexington could only interpret that he was ready to kill. The muscles in Demetriux's upper body and arms were the largest Lexington had ever seen on any living entity. He rivaled in size to that of Aggram, the Celestial Giant. 

Behind Demetriux, the portal dimmed to non-existence revealing a regiment, maybe a thousand strong Valkyrie soldiers. Each were donned in the same armor that Thraxa wore, except each carried a different weapon. Some with longspears, lances, swords, axes, and knives. 

The sight of the Valkyrie only enraged Lexington.

Finally, Lexington yelled, "ATTACK!!"

The number of almost four thousand easily surrounded the Valkyrie Lord and his Valkyrie as the Fallen Army charged at them. Suddenly, a purple haze, almost a cloud, erupted from the Valkyrie multitude. The Fallen that were caught in the haze immediately stopped in a dazed stupor. Lexington could see that their armor retreated to each of their centers.

"What happening?!" Lexington called out to Ishmael.

But Ishmael couldn't respond. He didn't know either. He could only watch. 

The Fallen that were caught in the haze, now bare of their armor and weapons all fell to their knees in sequence. 

Fortunately, most of the Fallen remained outside of the haze and were halted, awaiting Lexington's command. They too could only watch. In the ring of trapped Fallen that surrounded the Valkyrie, maybe a hundred Valkyrie stepped from beyond their ranks and approached the trapped Fallen.

Every single Valkyrie, save for Demetriux, resembled Thraxa in a way. They all had this dark, exotic beauty. Sharp and angled, their eyes glowed with an auburn ferver. Their hips swayed seductively as they made their way to their victims. Like Thraxa, each possessed a buxom figure that was no doubt tantalizing to the now exposed Fallen soldiers. 

Each of the Valkyrie proceeded to wrap their tails around the necks of select Fallen soldiers. The number of entrapped Fallen soldiers still greatly outnumbered the Valkyrie who stepped forward, but they appeared to be helpless while in the purple haze.

Each of the Valkyrie then unbuckled the armor that laid over their crotches to expose fully erect and large penises. The entrapped Fallen soldiers, male and female, seemed to willing open their mouths and began to suck on the Valkyries' penises. Lexington could see each of the Fallen clearly. They used their hands and mouths masterfully as each bobbed their heads and stroked the shafts of the cocks of the Valkyrie.

Lexington had enough of this. "ARCHERS!" he yelled. Some of the Fallen were equipped with bows and arrows as their main weapon. 

"AIM!" Lexington then proclaimed. 

A little under a thousand of the Fallen army were archers. They aimed towards the center of the Valkyrie multitude. 

"FIRE!" Lexington commanded as the whipping sound of the bowstrings echoed through the sky.

In reaction, Demetriux yelled something in the language of Avariceal as the Valkyrie scattered. Most of them didn't carry shields and many of them were struck. With the abrupt movement, the purple haze began to thin. 

Ishmael took quick notice and called out for Lexington. Lexington noticed as well and proceeded to yell "PUSH FORWARD!!"

As Lexington's command echoed into the sky. The clouds began to rumble with thunder as rain began to heavily pour on the ensuing battle. Ishmael let out a thunderous roar as he jumped ahead of his fellow soldiers with his sword and shield in tow. Lexington took notice of his second-in-command's fervor and couldn't help feel invigorated as well.

The Fallen Army once again let out their numerous battle shouts as they ran into the fading haze with weapons drawn. The Valkyrie that were getting their she-cocks worked on cut the throats of their victims, but were immediately killed as the Fallen Army enclosed upon the Valkyrie.

The rest of the Valkyrie, however, was prepared as they lashed out towards the Fallen. A clash of weapons and shields of all kinds rang throughout the morning sky. These Valkyrie proved to be as worthy opponents as any. It was apparent that because the Valkyrie had only been in the earthen realm for mere moments compared to the Fallen, the weakening effects of the earthen realm did not effect them as much as it did the Fallen. Lexington noticed that the Fallen were thinning in numbers faster than he had expected. 

"We have to retreat!" Daniel cried out. 

He was surrounded by three Valkyrie while defending himself with two of his summoned broadswords. One he struck down, dodged a swipe from another, but the third caught him with a slash to his leg. He fell to one knee with both his swords raised in defense. The other swung, he parried drawing her back. The Valkyrie that struck his leg was now in position behind him. Anna, one of the Fallen Soldiers, stepped in and swung upwards severing the Valkyrie's sword arm from her body. 

Daniel turned in thanks before slicing another Valkyrie's leg off. Anna pulled Daniel to his feet, but then fell back as a Valkyrie's lance shot out from her gut. Daniel spun and sliced that Valkyrie's head off, before being trampled down by the Valkyrie Lord himself, Demetriux. 

"It is our time," Demetriux said with Daniel under his heavily armored heel. 

Daniel gripped at Demetriux's leg while he lied on his back in the mud. He looked from side to side for a weapon, but only found Anna as he watched life quickly fade from her eyes. Demetriux proceeded to step down harder. The Valkyrie Lord raised Zerstorung, his Greataxe, and swung it down quickly at Daniel's head.

In that instant, Lexington swung his obsidian longsword, Aequitas, striking Demetriux's Greataxe out of the way. Demetriux stumbled back at as Aggram charged in and took Demetriux to the ground. Lexington pulled Daniel to his feet. Aggram leaped into position between Lexington and Demetriux, drawing the Valkyrie Lord's attention in the move.

"RETREAT!" Lexington yelled. He looked at Daniel and commanded, "Get them to the encampment, I'll see you there."

Daniel nodded and hobbled off as two soldiers proceeded to aid him in the retreat.

Lexington turned to witness Aggram and Demetriux engage in their duel. He spotted a few Valkyrie surrounding Aggram and proceeded to take them down. He charged at one, then the other, and another. Each he brought down quickly with precise strokes. Fueled by his rage, Lexington proved to be the better combatant of the three. Being drenched in the red blood of the Valkyrie, the mere sight of him forced Valkyrie to a halt. He wondered if they knew of what he did to Thraxa and what he carried in his pocket.

No matter, Lexington proceeded to ware off any Valkyrie who wanted to come to Demetriux's aid.

Aggram and Demetriux swung each of their respective weapons, the Greatmaul and the Greataxe, at each other. Parry. Riposte. Slash. Swing. Dodge. The two were equally matched. Lexington marveled at Aggram's strength. The head of the maul was probably three times the size of Aggram's head and Aggram's head was an astonishing size itself.

Finally, Demetriux's Greataxe connected with Aggram's chainmail, but Aggram was unscathed. The contact slowed Demetriux's swing and Aggram responded to bring the edge of the hilt of Iustae, the Greatmaul, down on Demetriux's armored knee. Though it wasn't a painful attack, the move caused Demetriux to pause once again. In response, Aggram stepped back, turned and swung Iustae horizontally at Demetriux's side. The Valkyrie Lord did his best to avoid the attack, but the Greatmaul caught Demetriux's arm instead and proceeded with a loud crack. Demetriux cried out in pain as he dropped his Greataxe, Zerstorung.

Aggram stepped forward as Demetriux shied away from him, Demetriux gripped his now broken upper arm. Aggram, with his tree trunk of a leg, stomped on Demetriux's bare muscled chest forcing him onto his back in the mud. 

The rain continued to beat down on the combatants. Aggram could see the water build up around Demetriux's eyes as he lay in the mud. With no further pause, Aggram brought his Greatmaul up over his head and looked down at Demetriux. He then quickly swung in downward on the Valkyrie Lord's face. As the large of the Greatmaul connected with its victim's head, Demetriux's face was instantly caved in as the Greatmaul sunk into the mud.

With the fatal blow to Demetriux, the remaining Valkyrie seemed to feel their lord's defeat as each responded with a debilitating cringe. The momentary pause gave enough of an edge for the lasting Fallen to rid themselves of what Valkyrie left.

Though the rain didn't stop, it did lessen in its intensity. It was clear enough to see the great number of Fallen that Lexington had lost. Though they had defeated Demetriux and his Valkyrie, the legions of Shadowmen still awaited in the Black Citadel with Shadohinus.

They won the battle, but the war was far from over.

---

As incredible as their victory was, the return to the Fallen Encampment was silent. The remaining Fallen resembled merely 2,500 hundred strong, two thirds of the number they had. Demetriux, though defeated, dealt a great blow to the Fallen and their chances against Shadohinus.

While the surviving Fallen made their way back to the encampment, Lexington, Aggram, and Daniel made their rounds throughout the battlefield. Of those that had perished, Aggram had found Ishmael with them as well. Ishmael was riddled with wounds from swords, punctured by arrows, and had two heads of spears jutting out through his legs. Ishmael would not go down easily. Aggram smiled at the thought. 

Lexington had found the body of Demetriux and his caved-in skull. He couldn't help but smile and relish in the victory. He reached into his pocket and grabbed the pouch that carried Thraxa's severed cock and tossed it on Demetriux's corpse. He paused for a moment to relish once again and turned to make his way towards Aggram and Daniel.

When Aggram notified Lexington of Ishmael's fate, Lexington recalled that Ishmael was the first to notice that the mind controlling haze of the Valkyrie had been reduced and the first to rush in after. Though he was sure that Ishmael took many Valkyrie with him, the blow on top of the loss was more than he knew the Fallen and their cause could bear.

"Without Ishmael, the contingency falls apart," Daniel noted.

"What contingency?" Aggram asked.

Lexington answered, "While Ishmael went to Shahemein to retrieve Enama and recruit Shantei women, I had him quickly meet with Gaous and Cresus regarding the Shahemein military. If needed, we would use them to aid us in the assault on the Black Citadel. The problem was, we didn't have time to discuss the briefings between the three."

"Then why not go back?" Aggram suggested.

"Because the military aided assault included Ishmael's regiment. Most of them fell with Ishmael, rendering the military gravely ineffective," Lexington said solemnly.

"What are our options then?" Aggram asked.

"We must head back to Shahemein and fortify our position there. Shahemein is the last city between Shadohinus and the rest of the earthen realm."

"What about Shantei?" Daniel added.

"There isn't enough here to defend ourselves well enough. Shahemein is a stronghold. That much is proven."

"So to the defensive?" Aggram asked.

Lexington could see the concern in Aggram's eyes. He answered assuredly, "Defensive, yes. We shall wait for Shadohinus to lay siege and when he does, it will be the day we end this war."

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Note from the Author:

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Thanks for your time!

- Geovani



The Fallen Celestial Ch. 07



 Ch. 07 – Preparation

With the betrayal of Esther and Mara, the planned assault on the Black Citadel would have absolutely no positive outcome for Lexington and his Fallen Army. The following Battle of Shantei, though a victory, thinned the already small number of men Lexington had at his disposal. 

Following the victory, Lexington and his lieutenants, Aggram and Daniel, decided it return to Shahemein and fortify their position within the giant walls of the great city. Prior to the attempted assault on the Black Citadel, Lexington had Ishmael, the late second-in-command, organize an arrangement with Cresus, the military advisor to Gaous, the Chiefman of the First Quarter of Shahemein who also owned the Shahemein Military.

Lexington hoped that Ishmael's contact with Cresus would at least give Cresus and Gaous the foresight to mobilize the military. He knew that the Shahemein military was spread through out the great city, outskirts, and a few neighboring cities. 

Shahemein was the only city in the continent of Shatelos that was fortified and had an established military. Kahemein, the Oceanside city to the south east of Shahemein and Aloantei, the small trade city north east of Shahemein were somewhat fortified and had only militia to protect them. 

With all this in mind, Lexington knew that Shahemein was the one place that they needed to defend in order to prevent Shadohinus from taking over the rest of Shatelos.

---

A week had passed since the Battle of Shantei. Shadohinus had left no inclination as to when or how he would attack, but Lexington knew his only chance was to wait though he would slow Shadohinus down if he could. And with that, Lexington had his army destroy the Luildel River Bridge. Although he knew that Shadowmen had no experience with rivers and oceans prior to the arrival on earth, it was simply a matter of time before Shadohinus found a way to cross the Luildel River. 

The remaining 2,500 soldiers of the Fallen Army had created a basecamp just outside Shahemein opposite the side of Shamein, the slums situated on the east sides of the great city. The Fallen were quick to fortify their position outside Shahemein as a precaution. Daniel had arranged sentries throughout the great grasslands that lied between Shahemein and the Luildel River.

After his Fallen were situated, Lexington made sure to stop by and Enama and the rest of his family before heading to Gaous and Cresus. 

As he walked along the avenues of Shahemein, he had only just realized how much he missed the city. He missed the organization of the flow of traffic and how efficient everything seemed to run. The large braziers were soon to be lit with the coming nightfall. 

Lexington had come up to the tavern where he had remembered seeing two men fucking Mara. It was the first time he had seen her since they arrived in Shahemein. There was a part of him that missed her. She provided the strength he required to get them to Shahemein in the first place, but he regretted every moment of it once he was reunited with Enama. He couldn't help but feel responsible for her betrayal. He shook the notion off. It was her choice to join Shadohinus, but what could the Lord of Avariceal offer a human whore, he wondered.

As he approached the Grand Rotundus, the largest building in Shahemein, he still found the size of the great building breath-taking. What was even more amazing was the fact that Gaous, the Chiefman of the First Quarter of Shahemein, owned the entire top floor of the Grand Rotundus. He began up the flight of stairs and gave polite smiles to the few people that walked down passed him or were awaiting on the several balconies the lined the floors that preceded the very top floor of Gaous' home.

Once again he approached the ornate two door entryway of Gaous's home. One of the doors was quick to open and Gaous' grandson, Galius, stepped out to greet Lexington.

"Good evening, Lexington. It's been a while," Galius spoke first.

Lexington smiled and grasped the arm that Galius had stuck out in greeting. He then replied, "Good evening. How have you been?"

"I've been fine, despite our current situation. Grandfather has me training with Abulati, the Master of Arms."

Lexington patted Galius on the shoulder. The touch was enough for Lexington to notice the growth in Galius' musculature. Galius would make a fine soldier and eventually a great leader.

"That's great news," Lexington replied. 

Galius turned to let Lexington in. "I believe you'll be wanting to speak with my grandfather?"

Lexington nodded.

"He's... occupied at the moment. I'll notify him that you're here."

"Many thanks."

Galius motioned for Lexington to sit on one of the couches that lined the hallway that led to other rooms and eventually the main bedroom of Gaous. The hallway was long and decorated with bedazzled and colorful rugs. Large mirrors with golden and silver frames hung on each side of each entryway to other corridors of the long hallway. Lexington felt as he could never grow tired of the beauty of this simple, yet luxuriously place.

It was only a matter of moments before the door to Gaous's bedroom had opened. From the bedroom stepped a young man and two young women. As they made their way toward the exit and passed Lexington, he was quick to notice their features. All three were probably eighteen or twenty years old. The boy was thin, but healthy. He wore only white linen that wrapped around his waist and crotch. The rest of his thin body was exposed. The two young women were also thin, but their dark skin was exquisitely smooth. They also wore nothing but a white linen. The white linen skirt was tied at the top of their narrow waists and draped over their thighs. Both their small breasts were exposed showing large, almost black areolas. Their black hair was cut short, just above their shoulders. It was cut the same way the young man's hair was.

As they finally passed Lexington and were at the entryway, a servant stepped from a corridor beside the entryway and opened the door for them. Lexington noticed that the skirt that the two young women wore clearly exposed one side of their buttocks due to the way it was tied. He was surprised to find just how luscious each of their buttocks looked. He wondered if the women were sisters. The young man couldn't have been related to them, his skin was much too pale plus he looked nothing like them. Both the young women seemed to have the exact body shape, but Lexington didn't get as good a look at their faces.

Lexington's thought was halted once he heard Gaous call out to him.

"My dear friend! Come in, please, come in," he called out with his increasingly frail voice.

Lexington quickly stood from the lavishly decorated bench and made his way towards Gaous. The old man had a brightly polished wooden cane in one hand and appeared to be leaning heavily on it. 

He wasn't using a cane the last time he saw him, Lexington thought.

"Gaous, sir, how are you today?"

"Exhausted," the old man replied as hobbled onto another lavishly decorated bench just beside his bedroom chamber door. Gaous patted the space next to him, motioning Lexington to take a seat. "Where is your friend, Ishmael?"

Lexington's expression quickly faded to a solemn glance. Gaous quickly recognized it.

"Forgive me, I did not know."

"No apology necessary," Lexington said while shaking his head slowly. "He fought valiantly. I came to discuss what he spoke to you and Cresus about."

Gaous turned his gaze from Lexington to his balcony window. It was already nighttime and the flames of the torches swayed with the incoming breeze.

"That Ishmael, mighty fine young man," Gaous said. 

The remark was enough to make Lexington chuckle. "He wasn't as young as you think."

Gaous returned the chuckle and replied, "Oh, I know. You Celestials and what not. Ishmael had an excellent mind for war."

"As Celestials, it was all we have ever known. To fight and to serve."

"Such an honorable concept," Gaous said. Gaous seemed to slowly trail off as if he had left the room and entered into his mind alone.

Lexington paused for a moment before asking, "Gaous?"

The old man's eyes fluttered seeming to shake off a notion. "Forgive me, dear boy, I am exhausted. As I was saying, Ishmael – an excellent military mind. He asked of Cresus to mobilize the Shahemein Military as soon as possible. He warned us of an impending attack."

He wanted Shahemein to be ready in case we failed, Lexington thought. Lexington was so sure of his plan. He felt comforted knowing that Ishmael had thought preemptively. The comfort faded just as quickly as it had come when he realized he would no longer have Ishmael counsel. 

"Cresus departed on that same day with his Captains to collect the military," Gaous continued. 

"How long will it take to assemble the military?"

"It shouldn't be more than a week to round the entire band together. Although most of the military men reside in Shahemein, a good portion lives in Aloantei while a small number are in Kahemein. Each of the five Captains were dispatched to collect the outlying forces."

Lexington nodded. Although he so desperately wanted to avoid involving humans in actual warfare, he had no other choice. He was quickly reminded of Mara. How could Shadohinus even begin to influence her?

"Gaous, thank you for your time. But I have one last thing to ask."

Gaous gave a nod with a curious look.

"Mara, one of the survivors of Shantei, betrayed us at the Black Citadel. She somehow warned Shadohinus of our plan to distract him. It may be possible that there is an agent of Avariceal within the walls of Shahemein."

Gaous' curious expression faded into worry. "Is it possible for such a thing to take place? And even so, how would any of us know? We have never seen a 'shadow man.'"

Lexington nodded. Gaous was right. There was no way an agent of Avariceal could hide within the walls of Shahemein. Even during his absence, he made sure that Shahemein was in an alarmed state of security. Shadowmen didn't have the ability to disguise themselves, nor did Shadohinus have the ability to do so for them. Not to his knowledge at least. It all seemed improbable. How did Shadohinus ever contact Mara in the first place?

Lexington's thought was once against interrupted by Gaous when the old man patted his arm. "My good friend, I'll be sure to discuss this with the rest of the Council members at our next meeting. All we can do now is get some rest."

Lexington nodded once again. He bowed his head in thanks as he stood and made his way out of Gaous' bedchamber and to the exit.

---

"Greetings, stranger," said one of three whores who were standing outside a whorehouse of the First Quarter. 

Lexington had seen her before, but never cared to learn her name or any other whore for that matter. The sign on the whorehouse read "Atasha's Brothel." He had never heard of an Atasha either.

"Why don't you spend a moment with us?" asked the other, seductively. 

As Lexington passed the whorehouse, he unintentionally slowed down while keeping his glance at them. He wanted to be polite yet passive, but he knew his smile suggested otherwise.

"You know want to," said the third whore.

"I'm sorry, ladies, I can not," Lexington said as sternly as he could.

The three whores giggled. Lexington hadn't realized that he had stopped walking until the three surrounded him with the first whore to speak just in front of him. The other two were stood to his side as they ran their hands up and down his exposed muscular arms.

Lexington felt himself tense.

"Now, now, soldier, we're on your side," the first whore said.

"What is your name?" Lexington asked.

"You can call me what ever you'd like."

"I would like to call you by your name."

"Tanicia," she replied. 

The way her name rolled off the tip of her tongue made Lexington hesitate. At this point, Tanicia was within mere inches of Lexington's face. She was almost as tall as he was. Her legs were very long and appeared firm. She wore sleeveless blouse that was tied in a knot at her midback. The blouse was tied so tightly that it clearly showed the firm shape of her full, perky breasts. The skirt she wore was held to her waist by a leather belt that was also tied in a knot at the front of her waist. The skirt was a dark color that Lexington couldn't make out in the dim light, but he did notice a slit that ran mid way up the skirt and exposed one of Tanicia's legs.

Lexington felt himself lost in her bright, seemingly glowing hazel eyes. Her eyes were shaped like almonds and her eyebrows were a darker shade of brown than her long chestnut colored hair that ran down to her buttocks. It was bound loosely in several thick bands. Her tanned and luscious skin looked flawless. 

"Well?" Tanicia asked.

Lexington felt himself draw back to reality after being lost thought. "Excuse me?"

"You've been drooling over my body long enough for me to charge you, but if you decide to spend an hour or so I'll neglect the initial charge."

Her thick, pink lips were mesmerizing. The way they formed as she spoke made Lexington want to take her then and there. He felt his penis surge with blood. He finally took a step back and shook his head. He summoned what will power he had and said, "I'm sorry, I have to go."

Tanicia and her two companions had already turned to make their way back to Atasha's Brothel before Lexington was able to finish his response. He felt relieved. As he let out one great sigh, he peered at Tanicia's round ass as it shifted with everyone of her steps. The light from the nearby braziers and the torches that were mounted on the wall of the brothel highlighted every single curve of that luscious ass of hers. It was then, Lexington realized, he had to have her.

He quickly walked towards Tanicia. The three whores still had their backs to him. He reached out, grasped her by the shoulder and turned her quickly. Lexington didn't expect the expression Tanicia had – it was one of satisfaction. 

"I knew it would only be..." Tanicia was interrupted by a deep and almost violent kiss Lexington gave her as he force his lips onto hers.

He wrapped his arms around her, almost in desperation. He pressed himself against her as he pressed her against the wall of the brothel. He paid no attention to the other two whores. Though they were beautiful, Tanicia was all Lexington wanted. 

Finally, she pressed Lexington's face away from hers for enough time to say, "How about we take this inside?" She smiled seductively.

Lexington slowly shook his head and whispered, "No."

The way Tanicia pursed her lips with her confused expression fueled the growing fire in Lexington. He forcefully grasped her by arm and led her toward the alleyway formed between Atasha's Brothel and the mercantile center. The alleyway was narrow and was lined with crates stacked high on each other.

Lexington found a gap in the line of crates and pulled Tanicia into the gap and pressed her back against the wall. He pressed his hips into hers as he kissed her passionately. With his fully erect cock jutting out, he ground his shaft against Tanicia's crotch. 

She moaned in response while he began to kiss and suck at her neck. The taste of her skin was surprisingly sweet. He bit down on shoulder as he began to pull her blouse down off her breasts. Her breasts, being as perky as they were, bounced up as they were freed from her blouse. They were the firmest and fullest breasts Lexington had ever seen or touched. He bent down enough to suck on one of Tanicia's nipples as he grasped the same breast he was sucking on. He used his free hand to slide between Tanicia's hands and began to rub her clitoris.

Tanicia placed her hand on the hand Lexington was using to finger her as if to tell him she never wanted his hand to go anywhere else while she used her other to grasp a handful of Lexington's hair while he continued to lovingly suck on her nipples. Lexington ran his tongue over her nipples and swirled it around her areola. He would gentle bite on her nipple with the front of his teeth.

Once he felt that Tanicia's vaginal juices began to run freely, he inserted a finger into her vagina using his thumb to tease her clit. In and out went his finger and with each motion, Tanicia moaned loudly. She reached for his belt, undid it, and pulled free his cock from his garment. She then pushed him away from her, fell to her knees, and engulfed Lexington engorged cock. She slathered the mushroom head and shaft thick with saliva. She began to slobber on it using her hand to work his shaft while her other fondled his balls. Once she was satisfied with her work, she quickly jumped to her feet, turned towards the wall, and used her hands to prop herself against it. 

"Have your way with me," Tanicia demanded.

Lexington smiled. He placed his hands on her firm hips as he pressed the head of his penis against her vaginal lips. 

"DO IT!" Tanicia yelled.

Lexington pushed the full length of his penis into Tanicia making her gasp. He pulled out slowly, then pushed back in with the same speed. He began to repeat the process of fucking her slowly. Each entry made Tanicia gasp quietly. Lexington loved how wet Tanicia felt. Though it was easy to slide in, Tanicia's pussy was tight as Lexington had ever experienced.

A few moments later, Lexington began to give to her. The slapping sound of his hip to her ass returned small echoes within the small space they occupied. 

"Yes, YES!" Tanicia yelled.

Lexington responded with grunts as he began to mercilessly pound in Tanicia's tight pussy. He could feel her large ass jiggle against his hands with every pound of his hips toward hers. The velvet smoothness and slickness of her vaginal cavity was incredible. Lexington felt himself building up to orgasm, but he didn't want it to end.

He slowed his pace while he tried to catch his breath. 

"What's the matter?" Tanicia asked.

"You feel so damn good," Lexington replied.

With that, it was as if Tanicia knew what Lexington needed. She eased herself away from his soaked, hard cock and turned. She pulled Lexington close by his neck and pressed her lips against his while she positioned her back to the wall. She used her hand to stroke Lexington's shaft slowly. She wanted to keep him hard, but she didn't want him to finish.

Her grasp was firm with her pumping slow but constant. Her hands were surprisingly soft and strong. She kissed him lovingly. Tanicia made him feel as if he were the only man for her.

That fire, once again, built in Lexington and he could no longer be out of Tanicia. He crouched down a bit, enough to hook his arms under both her legs and propped her up against the wall.

"If you could assist me," Lexington said playfully.

Tanicia smiled in reply as she reached down under her leg and grasped the head of his penis. She then aimed his cock onto her still soaked vaginal lips. Lexington pressed in as he pressed his lips against hers. As their tongues slid and wrapped themselves within their mouths, Lexington continued his pounding into Tanicia. In and out, faster and faster, Lexington quickly felt himself build to orgasm, but he didn't care.

He wanted to shoot his load into Tanicia. He needed to. She made him feel happy. Powerful. Safe. 

"Spend yourself in me," Tanicia whispered into his ear.

With that, Lexington could hold on no longer. He grunted loudly as he dug his cock into Tanicia as deep as he could and shot his load spurt after spurt.

Lexington let Tanicia down onto the floor gently. Once her feet made contact, Lexington's now softening penis slid out of her still wet pussy. 

Tanicia pulled her blouse up over her sweaty stomach and breasts. She then turned her back towards Lexington and asked, "could you please?" referring to the knot that needed to be done at her back.




The Fallen Celestial Ch. 07



Lexington quickly did the knot and fixed his garment while redoing his belt as well.

She smiled as she placed a kiss on his bottom lip. 

"I'll see you around, soldier."

Tanicia turned and made her way out of the alleyway. Though the light was dim, there was still enough for Lexington to make out the curves of her ass as they shifted with every step she took. As she turned the corner of Atasha's Brothel, she gave one quick smirking glance at Lexington and then she was gone.

---

Since the meeting with Gaous, another week had passed marking the second of two full weeks since the Battle of Shantei. Though everyone, especially Lexington, was surprised that Shadohinus had yet to attack, all couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. What was initially apprehension during the first week, the second week brought a sense of a lack of inevitability. This sense of comfort worried Daniel and Aggram and they were quick to inform Lexington of their thoughts.

Lexington had called a meeting with his lieutenants, Daniel and Aggram, and Gaous, the Chiefman of the First Quarter of Shahemein and Cresus, Gaous' Military Advisor. The five decided to meet at the top floor of the Compendial where the Council meetings where held.

"With the human army amassed to completion, we should be storming the Black Citadel and not waiting for them," Aggram declared as he pounded his fist on the large stone table that held a map of Shatelos and its cities.

"As I've said before and I will say again, humans do not have the capability to fight against agents of Avariceal. They would be torn to shreds. But, we can use man's ingenuity to make up for any differences in power," Lexington said assuredly.

Cresus nodded, raised a hand, and said, "We will take your word for it, Lexington. Gaous and I have agreed that will not send the Shahemein Military into open battle with these Shadowmen. We will remain behind our high walls and unleash our own hell while the Shadowmen crash against our fortifications."

"Because of diminished forces, a mixture of human and Fallen combatants is our only choice," Daniel said.

Lexington nodded as he sunk into his chair, deep in thought.

"I will take my group and we will stand outside the walls of Shahemein. The fortifications that we created will be enough to slow the Shadowmen down and force them into a bottleneck. My men and I will take care of the rest," Aggram stated confidently.

"I will lead the fastest along with Sera to thin their flanks," Daniel added.

"I will have Brutus run the defensive, what are your thoughts, Lexington?" Cresus asked.

"It's not enough," Lexington said plainly. "Our forces are just too small. Even with the ballistas and archers, it would only slow them down. Shadohinus has legions. Legions. Not an army. Though Shadowmen are little competition to us, they're easily worth 4 or 5 men."

The other four remained silent. The truth in Lexington's words pained them, but suddenly, Lexington rose from his chair. 

"Sir?" Daniel called out as Lexington turned to leave the room.

"I have an idea," Lexington quickly replied and with that, he turned and left.

As Lexington exited the Compendial, Daniel came chasing after him. 

"I'm going with you," Daniel said.

Lexington nodded.

"So what is this plan?"

"The summoning portal in Shantei."

"What about it?"

"If they can summon, we can summon."

"But they have rituals, dark energies, things we do not have."

"It's only an idea. I don't know for certain if it will work," Lexington replied while quickening his pace to a steady jog.

"Who are we going to summon?"

"No one. We are going through."

"Into Avariceal?!" Daniel asked as he stopped, though Lexington continued to jog on.

"Yes!" Lexington yelled out in reply as he went from jogging to dashing.

Lexington arrived at his home where Enama and his child, Alexa, were staying. Daniel came a few moments after him and Lexington motioned him to wait there. He slowly opened the door. It was noon and Lexington knew that Enama had just put the baby to sleep. Lexington made his way up the stairway when Enama had just circled the corner to go down.

"My love?" Enama asked. "That was a fast meeting."

Lexington moved to greet her as he wrapped his arms around her waist, staying a couple of steps below her so that their heights matched.

"I have a plan," he said proudly.

"Tell me."

"It's a little complicated, but I'm going back to Cielos."

"How?"

"Through Avariceal."

Enama motioned to speak, but she struggled to find the words.

Lexington gave her an assuring kiss and said, "If this works, we will have nothing left to fear."

---

The sun was beginning to set as Lexington stepped out from his home. Daniel was sitting on the steps just outside the door. 

"What happened?" Daniel asked.

"I just had to say my goodbye, for now."

"Where to next?"

"I'm going back to Shantei."

"Good, then I'm coming with – ..."

Lexington interrupted him and said, "No, this is what I need you to do. Go to Aggram and Cresus and tell them to proceed as planned. You will do as you planned as well. We still do not yet know when Shadohinus will attack, which is all the more reason I need to hurry."

Daniel nodded. "You sure you don't want any one to come with you?"

Lexington shook his head slowly, "I believe it best to have as many Fallen as we can have here."

Daniel nodded once again. Lexington patted his shoulder and said, "See it done."

And with that, Daniel was off.

Lexington donned a dark brown cloak and changed his garment to a similar dark color. He would travel all night and as fast as he could. He realized he had never actually ran as fast as he wanted to. Once he was out of Shahemein, he tightened the knot that held his cloak closed and his belt. He took in one deep breath and began to jog towards Shantei. A few moments later, he increased his speed to running. And then to dashing. He knew he was already running faster than any man could. He began to push himself. 

The world around him began to blur as he had never before seen and he realized he could go even faster. He heaved in one gasp of air and pushed on, the world becoming a mix of undefined streaks of colors. 

As the night went on, what would have taken two weeks to cross the grasslands only took a couple of hours and before he knew it he was already the Luildel River. He stopped at the very edge of the river bank gazing at the ruins of what was the Luildel River Bridge. He was exhausted, heaving in and out air as he tried to catch his breath. He had never pushed himself before, but for the first time in a long time, he felt a soreness in his legs.

He plumped himself up against the slope in the sand and continued to catch his breath. He wondered what the time was, but the sky was still as dark as he had ever seen it. He wondered if his plan would work. It almost seem farfetched, but he had no other choice.

Once he regained some of his composure, he used his Far Sight to see beyond the Luildel River and into the ruins of Shantei. It was just as they left it, empty and war-torn. The ritual marble tables that the Shadowmen left remained. Again, doubt began to cloud his mind. He felt as lost as he did when he first awoke in the Badlands all those years ago. He shook off the thought. 

I must try, he told himself.

He slowly rose his feet, the soreness in his legs was diminishing. Lexington planned to go searching for the same boat they used to cross the Luildel River to escape Shantei. Then he wondered if he could just simple swim across the width of the river. He gazed over the river, but without light he couldn't see the other side and even if he could, it would be a thin sliver of land.

He arched his back and spread his arms out wide, attempting to stretch. He wondered if swimming across would be faster than looking for the boat and then using it. But he remembered what he told Daniel. He knew that time was something the simply didn't have. Lexington untied the cloak and garment from him till he was completely naked. He knew the heavy clothes would only slow him down.

He slowly walked into the Luildel River. The water was cold enough to bother any man, but Lexington wasn't any man. The temperature wasn't extreme enough to other him. He walked deeper into the river until he could no longer stand and began to swim. He felt the strong current. Though he wasn't sure how far off he was drifting, the effort required to swim across the direction of the current was surprising. He wanted to see if he could push himself again, but thought against it. 

When Lexington finally reached the other side, he wasn't as tired as he thought he would be. He gazed at the sky as he turned to lie on his back. The sky was still dark and there was no sign of the sun rising soon. He then stood to his feet and brushed off what sand his could from his naked body and began to head to Shantei.

With his energy renewed, he began to dash his way towards Shantei. It took him a matter of minutes to arrive at the remnants of the wall that once surrounded this humble village. Still, there was no sign of sunrise. Lexington then walked towards one of the marble tables and sat himself on it.

He needed to think. How could he now collect the energy required to open the summoning portal? He lied back down on the marble table. He felt the almost metallic cold of the table on the skin of his back, but it didn't bother him. He felt warm and he was. He knew he was warmed by his own power.

Lexington let his mind wander. He found himself recalling the night he first witnessed what the Shadowmen were doing with the ruins of his beloved village. He remembered the number of Shadowmen and women fucking in all imaginable positions and engaging in every imaginable sexual act. 

Then something clicked in his mind. Sex. It was all that drove Shadohinus' decisions. But it wasn't only pleasure that sex brought, Lexington realized. It was power. The sexual acts of the Shadowmen produced enough power to open a rift between the most unbreachable of realms, this Earthen realm.

But who could he have sex with? Enama is only a human and the idea would not be appealing to the Fallen female soldiers. 

Esther, Lexington thought. He would need Esther, but how? And why? Why would she help him? 

Again, something clicked. Lexington smiled as he set his sight on the Black Citadel.

---

It was already morning when Lexington could see the Black Citadel. He had put together enough clothes from what was left in Shantei to cover himself, the he felt he looked like he just walked out of the slums of Shahemein. He also noticed the blight that was on the ground. It felt mushy, almost like walking on mud, but it didn't spread like mud. 

With the gate now completely viewable, he noticed that they were wide open. He could make out a small group standing at the opening. He knew it was Shadohinus. He hoped it would be him as well. He purposefully walked on the blight. He remembered the blight acted as extension of Shadohinus.

Once he was close enough, Lexington heard Shadohinus call out, "Welcome, Seraph of Cielos!" followed by laughter.

Lexington could see that Shadohinus was smiling. Shadohinus stepped to meet Lexington as he was followed by two large Valkyrie who were apparently his guard. The others were a few more Shadowmen, the largest Lexington had ever seen, and Mara and Esther. 

The way Mara looked took particular notice, but before he had to time to notice the differences, Shadohinus spoke again.

"So, you've come to join me and the rest of your Fallen brethren."

Lexington kept himself stern and answered, "Yes."

"Why?"

"There's nothing left this human race has to offer. I've seen what you've done and seen what you can do. I believe I can even lend a hand to your new kingdom."

Shadohinus chuckled. The Lord of Avariceal was twice the size of Lexington and noticeably so as he stepped within a foot of the Fallen Leader. 

"You know I could crush you without any effort, little Seraph," Shadohinus said.

"Kill me or believe me, but I am done wasting my time for the humans."

Shadohinus chuckled again. "How do you propose to aid me in the building of my kingdom?"

"I can help you cross the Luildel River."

Shadohinus almost began to speak, but Lexington interrupted by saying, "Don't waste our time by denying that you can't. It's been more than two weeks since Demetriux fell and yet you've done nothing about it. I know how we can cross the river and I know the weaknesses of Shahemein. Once that city falls, Shatelos is yours."

Shadohinus smiled again. "Tell me."

"Phobus, my lord," Lexington said.

Shadohinus paused. "What about it?"

What Lexington knew of Phobus was only through reports when he was a Celestial in Cielos. Phobus was a monolithic creature from Immobul, the barren realm between Cielos and Avariceal. Though the Celestials had never encountered Phobus, it was the agents of Avariceal that had encountered the legendary creature. Lexington had heard that Phobus was the largest being to ever exist and no one else knew anything other than that.

"If I can summon Phobus, no one in this realm could stop you."

Shadohinus let out a laugh. "The humans are but insects and the remaining Fallen force stand no chance against my legions."

"Assuming you crossed the Luildel River."

Shadohinus expression turned sour. Lexington was right and he knew it.

"How do you propose to summon Phobus, let alone find him?"

"I know you know where he is in Immobul, but I will summon him through Avariceal."

"What you're saying requires a great amount of power. Not even I could conjure the amount of energy required to open a summoning portal that big. Especially a portal that would traverse three realms. You're speaking of the impossible."

Lexington smiled. "You... you may not be able to summon the power. But me? With our combined power, it would be possible."

"You engaging in sexual rituals with a Shadowmen or Valkyrie would still not be enough."

"Esther."

Shadohinus paused once again, he peered over his shoulder and looked Esther. She was smiling. Shadohinus began to nod. 

"Get on with it, then. Your true intentions shall be revealed."

Lexington smiled, "I don't require your trust to enjoy the spoils of our victory."

And with that, Esther stepped to Lexington's side as the two headed back towards the ruins of Shantei.

---

The two walked in silence until the Black Citadel was no longer in sight. Finally, Esther spoke up.

"What are your plans, truly?"

"I am doing what I said," Lexington replied without looking at her.

"You think this plan of yours will work?"

"When it does, I'll make sure you're my prize among other things once I hand the world to Shadohinus."

Esther remained quiet for the remainder of their walk.

They didn't make it to Shantei until near dusk. Lexington had Esther follow him to the center most marble table. Once they were right next to the table, Lexington turned, picked up Esther by her hips and placed her on the table in front of him.

Esther began to speak, but Lexington placed a finger on lips and shook his head slowly.

Lexington ran that same finger down her chin, to her neck, to her chest and down in between her breasts that were held in a modified breastplate two buckles that ran sideways across her chest. The rest of the breastplate ran to her waist, exposing just a bit of her muscular belly. He undid the buckles on her armor and pulled the armor off her exposing her full tits. He had to admit, she was very lovely.

She gazed into his eyes as he looked into hers while he began to undo the rest of her armor. Piece by piece, he unstrapped and set them aside till Esther was completely naked. He motioned her to lie on her back and she did so. He then brought her legs up, pulled her towards the edge of the table, and spread her legs. 

Her pussy looked tight and well-kept. He bent over and spread her vaginal lips open and slid his tongue up over her vagina up to her clit. He began to lap at her vagina until she was wet enough for him to stick to fingers into her vaginal cavity. He began to finger her while he sucked and manipulated her clitoris with his tongue and lips.

Esther gave off quiet moans while she began to play with her breasts and tug at her nipples. Lexington continued to finger Esther and suck on her clit as her vaginal juices began to run freely down between her ass cheeks or down his hand. He used his other finger and began to probe at her asshole. Her sphincter was very tight and refused to give way to the tip of his finger, but he continued to press on it.

Finally, Esther's ass hole opened up and Lexington quickly fill her ass with the rest of his finger while he continued to suck and tease her clit and finger her pussy. Shortly after, Esther was drenched in both holes.

Lexington then stood up, stripped himself of the clothes he was wearing and began to stroke his cock to full erection. Esther could not have looked more enticing with her perfect body displayed for all to see. The sight was almost breath-taking. She continued to play with her breast while using her other hand to rub her clit. Lexington could see the light reflecting off her wet vaginal lips and the run off between her ass crack.

Now that he was completely hard, he positioned the head of his penis at her pussy and pushed in until his pubic hair met hers. Esther let out another quiet gasp. Lexington placed his hands on the table and leaned over her to gain a leveraging position. Once in place, he began to shove his cock forcefully in and out of Esther's drenching vagina. Slap, slap, slap went the sound as it echoed off every time Lexington's hips met Esther's ass. 

Esther's moaning began to get louder and louder matching Lexington's growing ferocity. Lexington soon stood tall and moved Esther's legs together against his chest. He wrapped his arms around her thighs and began to pound even harder into her. Esther's moans turned into screams drowning out the slapping sound of their sweat soaked skin.

This whole time, Lexington had his sight fixated on Esther's bouncing tits, but it wasn't until recently he realized that the marble tables surrounding them had began to glow that familiar purple. 

It's working, he thought to himself. 

Lexington slowed himself down before completely stopping with his dick completely inside Esther's pussy. He then slowly slid his cock out and let her legs spread open. He then lifted Esther's hips a little to gain better view of her asshole which was covered in her vaginal juices. He pushed the head of his cock against Esther's still tight ass hole and then pushed in.

Esther let out a yelp, but Lexington ignored her and shoved the length of his cock deep into ass. Esther's eyes open wide and she screamed. Lexington covered her mouth with his hand as he pulled out and shoved back in. Esther grabbed at his wrist, but she couldn't move him. He was much stronger.

Lexington began to piston his dick vigorously in and out of Esther's tight ass. The grip her ass muscles had on his shaft was mesmerizing. He felt himself quickly building to orgasm, but he ignored that as well. Once he felt that Esther was done with her protesting, he removed his hand at her mouth and gripped her at the sides of her waist and began to pound away as forcefully as he could. Her ass was so tight. She was amazing. 

Esther continued to scream in pleasure as she grasped Lexington's wrists and held on. Slap, slap, slap continued the sound of Lexington's hips as they met Esther's big round ass cheeks. 

At this point, Lexington could hold his load no longer. He continued to thrust into Esther's ass as he let out a grunt shooting spurt after spurt deep into Esther's rectum. As he tried to catch his breath, he peeked around and noticed the entire village had been surrounded by a purple haze. He could see over where the portal had initially formed for Demetriux was slowly taking shape, but wasn't completely formed.




The Fallen Celestial Ch. 07



Esther caught sight of the forming portal.

"It's working," she said as she gasped.

"We need more energy," Lexington said.

Esther let out a little giggle and said, "We do need more energy."

With that, Lexington pulled his softening cock out of Esther's ass with a plop sounding in result. He lied on his back next to Esther on the table and slowly caught his breath.

Esther turned to face Lexington while they both lied on their backs and said, "That was a great fuck. I don't know how we lived without it for so long."

Lexington didn't say anything. He didn't care what she had to say. He needed that damn portal open and he needed it open now.

"Suck my cock," Lexington said plainly.

Esther propped her head up and gave him an almost discerning look before she complied and crawled over to his crotch. She took hold of his limp cock and began to stroke it. She slipped his soft mushroom head in between her lips and sucked on the tip while swirling her tongue around it. 

Lexington closed his eyes and placed his hands behind his head trying to enjoy Esther's work. She continued to gently stroke his cock, still waiting for it to harden. She began to use her other hand to fondle his balls, yet his cock was still limp. Now that his soft cock was covered in saliva, she continued to stroke it and move to suck on his balls. She slid her tongue up, down, and around his ball sack while continuing to piston his shaft with her hand until finally, she felt his cock harden.

It hardened slowly while she continued to jack Lexington's cock off. She began to suck at his balls earnestly. Lexington could tell she was ready for another go around. It was almost a matter of moments before Lexington was fully erect again.

This time, Esther mounted Lexington while facing him. She placed one hand on his chest and the other on his shaft. 

"I want that cock of yours in my ass again," she said before sitting herself down as her asshole easily swallowed the length of his cock. Once she was fully down, she lifted herself up enough expose his shaft then sat back down and began to repeat. 

Lexington watched as she closed her eyes with her mouth wide open letting out moan after moan with each insertion of his cock. She began to grip at his chest as she started to forcefully shove herself down on him. He grasped at her tits and began to fondle them. His touch seemed to set her off as she let out a gasp and shuddered. She slowed her pace almost near stopping, but then began to bounce her ass up and down on his dick with her eyes still shut.

Lexington took another look around and could see the portal now completely formed, yet the center of it seemed incomplete. He then placed his hands on her hips, set his feet onto the table and began to shove his cock up into her tight ass while she shoved her hips down onto his.

It wasn't long before they were in sync and both lost themselves in the pleasure of anal sex. Sweat from Esther's brow dropped onto Lexington's chest. His grip on her hips was hard, but they both didn't care. All they were focused on was the moment. Lexington soon felt himself to orgasm and let out a little grunt. Esther seemed to have noticed as she began to add more passion into her thrusting.

It was that time again when Lexington yelled out, "I'm going to cum!!"

Esther quickly hopped off him and onto the ground. She placed her head in between his legs and placed the head of his penis inside her mouth. She pressed on the engorged mushroom head with her lips while she started to jack his cock off. 

"Gah!!" Lexington added. His fists were clenched. He couldn't yet cum but he was so close. 

Esther noticed once again. She pressed the tip of her finger at his asshole then pushed in. Lexington let out a gasp once her finger was fully in and then another grunt as he shot his load into Esther's willing mouth. Esther continued to jack his cock though she removed his finger from his ass. She caught every last drop.

Once she let go of Lexington's cock, Esther said, "Lexington, look!"

Lexington opened his eyes to see the portal completely formed following by a low rumbling.

"We did it," Esther said.

"Yes," Lexington then turned his gaze at Esther, "We did."



The Fallen Celestial Ch. 08



Chapter 08 -- The End

With the portal completed, Lexington realized he quickly needed to get rid of Esther. As the two dressed, Esther seemed uncomfortable with Lexington's quietness.

"What are your intentions, truly?" Esther asked.

"They're as I told Shadohinus. The current state of this realm is no long appealing."

"We still require the aid of Shadowmen to lead us to Phobus's location."

"Get on with it."

Esther gave Lexington a look of reprieve as if she didn't expect his sudden coldness, but he didn't care. Esther crouched low to the ground and placed her hands on nearby Blight. 

So this is how they communicate, Lexington thought to himself. He wondered how long it would take Shadowmen to answer Esther's call, but before he could finish the thought, a small group of Shadowmen erupted from the ground around them. There were a couple of male Shadowmen, and three female Shadowmen.

"Interesting," Lexington said aloud.

"What is?" Esther asked.

"That's how you entrapped the women of Shantei after you betrayed them."

Esther laughed. "Betray? Humans are below us, Lexington. They're mere toys for our master."

"If summoning Shadowmen on Blight is so simple, why didn't Shadohinus use this tactic when my army waited in the cove beyond the Black Citadel?"

"He didn't need to. I told him your plans. Once the distraction failed, it was simple."

Lexington felt anger grip him, but he shook it off.

"And what of Mara? How did she play into all this?"

"You."

Lexington remained silent, waiting for her explanation.

"The human fool loved you. You didn't feel the same. These humans are so fragile. Driven by emotion. Reckless. Irrational."

"How did she betray us?"

"A man named Hangoot is how."

Lexington quickly recalled the traveller that was fucking Mara those few years ago in Shantei. He remembered being mesmerized by Mara's adept skill in pleasure. He also remembered that Hangoot was the man that killed all the livestock in Shantei and had something to do with Thraxa's attack on Shantei. He wanted to ask more, but he remained quiet.

"Hangoot... a man?" Lexington pressed innocently. Esther could not have known that Lexington was familiar with Hangoot, Lexington thought.

"Men, even more easily manipulated than women. We promised Hangoot pleasure and riches beyond his wildest dreams and in return a few favors. He was the one who heralded Thraxa's army to destroy Shantei. He was the one who arrived in Shahemein before you and found Mara after you two had gone your separate ways."

Lexington then found himself remembering a question he had once asked himself -- how did Thraxa even know Lexington was in Shantei to begin with?

"Enough talk," one of the Shadowwomen said.

Lexington glared at the Shadowwoman for a moment. "Let's move out," he then commanded. 

The seven turned towards the portal with Lexington going through first and the following six after.

As Lexington stepped through, he suddenly felt ill. He had never before been in Avariceal. The surrounding area was drenched in a dark purple hue. He wondered how anyone or anything could see in this place. He had to use his Celestial abilities to focus and with it his armor was summoned.

Now, he said to himself, is the time.

As the Shadowmen stepped in after him, Lexington summoned Aequitas. The Shadowmen and Shadowwomen stepped in one by one and one by one Lexington proceeded to decapitate each of them until Esther was the last to step through.

Lexington watched as Esther's face went pale almost instantly coupled with a horrified look.

Esther opened her mouth to speak, but Lexington sliced her head off before she could voice a single sound.

As her body slumped to the ground, Aequitas faded from Lexington's grasp though his armor remained. The surrounding area was filled with dead trees, draped in some oozing black material. He wondered if this material was related to the Blight back on earth. He began to start his way out of Avariceal. He could see the end of the realm as he looked up at what was the realm's sky. There was a tear starting from the top of the sky and ended to where Lexington figured was the entrance to Immobul. 

Almost home, Lexington thought to himself. 

Though Lexington had no way of telling how long he had been in Avariceal, his journey to the entrance to the realm of Immobul seemed to last longer than he had anticipated. He noticed that Avariceal was just as abandoned he remembered Immobul was. As a Celestial, Lexington spent very little time in Immobul himself. The only time he would venture into the middle realm was to subdue any Shadowmen uprising against the Celestial Outposts.

He took one last look at Avariceal before stepping into Immobul. The simplicity of traversing between Avariceal and Immobul worried Lexington. Lexington wondered why they never inspected as to how Shadowmen entered Immobul in such great numbers. 

There were many questions Lexington had regarding his time as a Celestial. The will of the Omnipotent was Lexington's law and questioning it was never a possibility. But that was long ago.

The serenity of Immobul was as pleasant as it was unsettling. The flat stone ground still had it's thousand upon thousand minute cracks and in every direction you felt as if you were constantly surrounded by the spherical boulders. The ever-still grey environment continued to unsettle him. He tried to calm himself, unsure of the cause for his discomfort. He soon realized that he was lost. 

Though time seemed to stand still, he soon found himself in the middle of nothingness surrounded by the usual grey, smooth stone spheres jutting out of the ground around him. He realized that he could not even find his way back to Avariceal, not that he wanted to. Panic began to set in. Lexington could feel its grip tightening, but he couldn't allow it to continue. He began to quicken his pace in the direction he was going until suddenly a deafening roar of something thundered through the area. Lexington collapsed to his knees and covered his ears. He used what Celestial strength he could summon to try to ease the noise and though it didn't help as much as he hoped, the sound seemed to be a horn. The thunderous sound of the horn was enough to rumble the ground around him. Lexington felt paralyzed. He couldn't see. He couldn't move. He couldn't think. All he wanted was for the noise to stop and just like that, it ceased.

From his knees, Lexington looked up and found himself surrounded by giants. Each of the giants was probably twice Lexington's own height and was enshrouded in a blinding golden light. He could not make out their faces. Fear had gripped him. He knew that he could not take on what ever this foe was. 

Finally, he willed himself to speak.

"My name is Lexington," he shouted out. He wondered if these light giants had the ability to communicate.

A thundering noise came from the tallest of the giants again forcing Lexington to cover his ears. Lexington felt a large hand on his arm and it gently tugging his arm away.

The thundering voice of the giant began to soften and Lexington realized that he could understand them.

"L-L-Lexington..." said the tallest of the giants.

Lexington opened his eyes once again and removed his hands from his ears. He looked up into the giant's face and saw that this was no giant.

It was Gavreel, the High Seraph of Cielos.

Lexington quickly bowed his head. "Sir, I have come because I required your aid."

Though Lexington could see Gavreel's mouth move, Lexington could not understand what he was saying. His words sounded like the deafening thunder that he first heard when he encountered the Celestials.

"I... I can't understand you," Lexington said.

Suddenly, Lexington felt himself lift off the ground as if he were flying, yet he wasn't intentionally doing anything. He could see Gavreel's hand lifted towards him. Gavreel was doing this, but why?

A bright flash forced Lexington to shut his eyes and they once again he was on his feet. He opened his eyes to see only Gavreel and him. They were at the rift between the realms of Avariceal and Immobul. Gavreel seemed to have shrunken yet he was still much larger than Lexington.

"Can you hear my words, Lex?" Gavreel asked.

Lexington nodded, "What is happening to me?"

"It has already happened to you, Lexington. You are no longer a Celestial thus you can no longer live among us."

"How is it possible that I can understand you now?"

"Simple. I am merely whispering. You must understand by now that realms bend their occupants to their own rules. Being in Avariceal weakens Celestials, which is why we've never ventured close before."

"I require your aid to defeat Shadohinus."

Gavreel gave Lexington a solemn glance and replied remorsefully, "Celestials cannot help you. Without the Omnipotent, we cannot venture into the Earthen Realm."

"You can, through Avariceal!" Lexington exclaimed.

"If we went through Avariceal, we'd be greatly weakened. We may become Ehemaligs -- Fallen as you call yourselves. Greatly weaker than you once were, yet still greater than humans."

"What then?" Lexington asked desperately.

"All you can do... is fight. And you must."

Lexington turned his gaze to the ground in defeat. "If the Fallen fight unaided, we will fail."

"Lexington. Earth is your realm now. Serve it as you once did Cielos."

Lexington gazed up at who was once his brother yet now stood as a god to him. 

"Go, Lexington."

Wait, Lexington thought. This can't be it. This won't be it. The former Celestial Seraph turned to face his former commanding officer, the great Gavreel of Cielos, and stood as tall as he could.

"What will happen to Cielos once Shadohinus claims the Earthen Realm and Avariceal? He'll have two realms compared to a leaderless one," Lexington stated plainly.

Gavreel paused for a moment then finally said, "The Celestials have driven them off before, we will do so again."

"You will aid the Fallen."

"You do not command the Celestials."

Lexington felt a familiar warmth in his chest. He let the warmth take over his body as he felt his armor entwine itself over his exposed skin. Aequitas, his obsidian blade, formed in his right hand. He held it high and gazed up into the ancient face of his former commander, Gavreel.

"You stand against the High Seraph of Cielos?"

Lexington proceeded to raise his blade over his head. "I cannot allow you stand idly by while the Earthen Realm remains threatened."

The ground around Lexington began to tremble. The thundering sound of Gavreel's voice was once again inaudible to Lexington. Lexington watched as the High Seraph drew from his side sheath a blade bathed in white light. The blade seemed to be as long as Lexington as Gavreel gripped the hilt of the Greatsword of Light with both hands. Gavreel slid one foot back in attack stance and focused his sight on Lexington.

"You have made a grave mistake," Gavreel declared.

The greatsword of Gavreel came down in a colossal swoosh at Lexington. In response, the Fallen soldier rolled to one side as the edge of the enormous blade crunched into the solid ground of Immobul. 

Lexington hurtled to his feet then leapt forward in attack. A thundering clang resounded as Aequitas met the Greatsword. Lexington spun to swipe at Gavreel's legs, Gavreel countered in response. The duel and clashing of the ancient weapons seemed endless. Worry quickly gripped Lexington as he wondered what the other Celestial soldiers were waiting for. He wondered if they would aid Gavreel, but his worry was quickly forgotten as the tip of Gavreel's Greatsword caught the very edge of Lexington's forearm.

Lexington withdrew and felt an unfamiliar warmth run down his swordhand. He quickly caught a glimpse to witness the red of his blood dripping onto the bright floor of Immobul. 

"You cannot win," said Gavreel.

Lexington focused his thoughts on the present. He forgot about the Earthen Realm, about Avariceal, about Enama and Shadohinus, and about the Fallen. He focused only on Gavreel. He didn't understand what he was doing. He didn't want to kill Gavreel, but he needed his former Commander to listen. He needed Gavreel to see that he required some aid and with what little aid the Celestials could offer, Lexington knew that he would end Shadohinus threat on the Earthen Realm.

"It's not about winning," Lexington replied before lunging for what he thought would be his last attack. As he ran, he held Aequitas low and to his side gripped tightly with both hands. Once he was close enough, he planted his far foot and swung with all the might he could muster at Gavreel. In response, Gavreel met Aequitas with his Greatsword.

Lexington noticed the surprise in Gavreel's expression. It seemed as though Gavreel didn't expect the force of Lexington's swing to be as intense as it was. Gavreel dropped a step back, and Lexington pulled Aequitas back and swung once again with what Celestial strength he had left. This time Gavreel swung against Lexington as well. The resounding boom that echoed throughout Immobul when the two ancient blades met resulted in a blinding light and an explosive force that brought both Lexington and Gavreel to their backs.

The ground of Immobul was rumbling as Lexington slowly came to. The rumble was almost rhythmic. Lexington opened his eyes and felt something drawing him towards a specific direction. He sat up and noticed his body was slowly sliding on the floor of Immobul. He peered towards the direction of the pulling force and could see a whirling portal on the ground of Immobul. Dashes of blue and purple light danced around the portal. As the light dashes began to increase in speed, the pulling force increased in intensity. Lexington tried to grab ahold of anything, but there was nothing to hold on to except for loose rocks that were also being pulled in the same direction.

Lexington looked around and saw Gavreel. He noticed that although Gavreel was being pulled, he was on his feet and stepping back withstanding the pulling force. The other Celestials followed suit.

"What's happening?" Lexington yelled out.

"We opened a portal!" Gavreel answered.

"To where?!"

Lexington couldn't make out what Gavreel said. The sound surrounding the whirling portal was similar to a storm on earth though this wind blowing sound was deafening. Lexington felt himself get pulled into the portal and shut his eyes in response. Though he couldn't see anything, he felt submerged in a thick liquid. He wondered if he would drown.

Once he was finally able to open his eyes, he could see a light at the surface of what he realized would be some lake. He paddled his way to the surface and broke it before gasping for air. 

Lexington gazed around and found himself west edge of the Luildel River, the side of the river that led towards the ruins of Shantei and the Black Citadel. He pulled himself onto the dry sand of the riverbank and turned his back. His armor had withdrawn into him and he lied naked in the warmth of the noon sun.

What happened, he wondered. I lost, he said to himself. Lexington journeyed into Avariceal and Immobul and returned with nothing. The Fallen would fight and fall leaving the humans defenseless. Shadohinus will rape and ravage every corner of this world and Gavreel and the Celestials could do nothing about it.

Lexington felt himself cringe in response to the reality. He gripped at his chest as tears filled his eyes. 

"GAVREEL!" Lexington cried out. He felt himself beginning to sob before he heard a familiar voice yell out in response.

"Lexington, calm yourself," went the voice of Gavreel, the High Seraph of Cielos.

Lexington sprawled to his feet and in front of him stood Gavreel in his Celestial armor and wielding the Greatsword.

"How... how is this --"

"The energy generated from the clashing of our Celestial weapons created a rift... no, a tear between the fabric that separates the realm of Immobul and earth. There seems to be a natural drawing of riftways between realms to this earthen one. Now, let us make haste," Gavreel interrupted.

Lexington shook his head and quickly recalled his Celestial armor. Aequitas, the obsidian longsword, formed itself in a sheath that hung at Lexington's side.

"Follow me," Lexington said.

---

It took them almost half a day to find the stowed hidden that was used by Lexington what seemed a lifetime ago to escape these very shores. Lexington took Gavreel across the Luildel River, past the great grasslands of Shatelos, and to the great city of Shahemein where the Fallen Encampment awaited their leader's return.

As the two approached, Lexington had noticed that the Fallen fortifications had thickened. Lexington and Gavreel were suddenly stopped by the arrival of a small regiment of eight Fallen soldiers. Lexington recognized them immediately, but they didn't seem to recognize him.

"What is your business in Shahemein?" asked Gratel, the leader of the regiment.

"We have come to turn the tide," Gavreel answered.

Upon hearing the High Seraph's voice, Gratel and the rest of the regiment fell to one knee, bowing in respect.

"High Seraph!" all eight of the regiment yelled out. "We are at your service," they then added.

"Stand, brethren. Lexington and I await your gathering and tonight we end this debacle once and for all."

Gratel and the rest of the regiment leapt to their feet and gave Lexington and Gavreel a nod. They turned and dashed off towards the Fallen Encampment. It took mere moments for the number of the three thousand of Fallen to assemble in their positions with Aggram and Daniel standing at the forefront.

Gavreel stepped forward to Aggram. Lexington marveled at how Gavreel towered over the man who he proclaimed the Celestial Giant, Aggram. 

"It is good to see you again," Gavreel said as he placed a hand on Aggram's shoulder. Lexington noticed Aggram's eyes well up a bit as he smiled and returned a nod. 

Gavreel did the same with Daniel before calling out to the rest of the Fallen Army by saying, "This war ends here and now, to the Black Citadel we march!"

The Fallen Army responded with a war cry, the loudest Lexington had ever witnessed as he felt himself fill with a fervor he had long since forgotten. Gavreel turned in the direction of the Black Citadel and raised his hand upward. 

"MOVE OUT!" went the booming voice of the High Seraph of Cielos.

Lexington paused Gavreel and responded, "I have to prepare the people of Shahemein- as a precaution. Spare Daniel and a few others to remain with me and we will catch up."

Gavreel nodded, turned and headed towards the Black Citadel with the rest of the Fallen Army in tow.

Daniel, Sera, and a couple of other Fallen Soldiers followed Lexington into Shahemein.

"Did it work?" Daniel asked.

Lexington nodded.

"What about Mikel and the rest of the Celestial Army?" 

"I never stepped foot in Cielos. I got as far as Immobul when Gavreel found me. Somehow we opened a portal and Gavreel and I were dragged through," Lexington answered.

"Do you think Gavreel-"

Lexington turned and interrupted Daniel, "He is the High Seraph of Cielos, Daniel. Have faith."

Daniel paused, seemingly ashamed with his lack of faith.

A few moments later, Daniel spoke up and asked, "Why hasn't Shadohinus attacked?"

"For some reason, he cannot cross the Luildel River."

"They could just build a bridge," Daniel added.

"Apparently, they can't. I was able to gain Shadohinus' aid into Avariceal but promised that I'd return with Phobus."

"The Monolith of Immobul?" Daniel asked, incredulously.

Lexington nodded.

"Would the monolith have helped them cross the bridge?"

"Yes."

"What if Shadohinus figured you didn't plan on following through? He could simply go in and search for Phobus himself if he felt you were taking too long."




The Fallen Celestial Ch. 08



"Which is why Gavreel is wasting no time in attacking," Lexington answered.

As the five entered Shahemein, Lexington instructed Daniel to take Sera and the other Fallen and consult with Gaous and Cresus regarding the situation. Lexington began to head towards his home where Enama and Alexa awaited his return.

Moments later, Lexington arrived at the bottom of the stairway of his home before he felt someone grip at his arm and try to pull him aside.

Lexington turned to face Tanicia, a whore of Atasha's brothel. He noticed she was in a completely different state than she was when he had last been with her. He quickly remembered how incredible it felt to be inside her. How powerful yet weak she made him feel. She wasn't her captivating, sensual self. She was... frantic.

"Tanicia?" Lexington asked.

"We cannot speak here," she answered while giving a nod in the direction of Lexington's home.

---

Tanicia led Lexington to a small inn a few homes down from where Lexington lived in the Third Quarter of Shahemein. The inn was small and dimly lit due to lack of required windows for a room of its size. Because it was almost dusk, Lexington knew he had little time to share with Enama and Alexa. 

"What is going on?" Lexington asked impatiently.

"I am sorry to bother you, my lord, but..." Tanicia trailed off. She still peered into his eyes. 

Lexington could see the fear in hers. No, not fear, worry. Was she worried about the war with Shadohinus? As far as he knew, Gaous kept the city folk in the dark about their impending enemy though they knew they were engaged in war.

"What is it?" Lexington asked with sincerity.

"I am with child," Tanicia said quickly. Her eyes began to well with water.

Lexington was stunned. His mind quickly went back to their time in the dark alleyway. He remembered how fierce and passionate they were with each other. He remembered finishing inside her tight pussy and how he never wanted to pull his cock out of her. He never gave it a second thought until now.

"Tanicia... I..." Lexington found himself trailing off before concluding with, "I don't know what to do right now. I can't do anything. This war... I must do my part to see that it ends."

A tear streaked its way down Tanicia's cheek. Lexington proceeded to reach for her hand, but Tanicia pulled away.

"It's not an excuse. When I return, we will deal with this together."

Tanicia stood, ran towards the door, turned to give Lexington a quickly glance, then she was gone.

Lexington clenched his fist. How could I have been so foolish, he asked himself.

He peeked out the window and saw that the sun was nearly set. Gavreel and the Fallen Army would be a couple of days away from the Shatelos Grasslands, but he wasn't worried. Daniel and Sera prudently chose the fastest among the Fallen to stay behind with Lexington. 

They would catch up to the Fallen easily. 

Lexington gathered himself and headed back towards his home. He found Enama breastfeeding Alexa on the porch. 

"My love, is it that time again?" Enama asked, almost sarcastically.

He felt the sting of her words however true they may have been. "I promise this is the last time I'll be going away. This war is almost over. I have found help."

"If this is the last time, be sure to come back until it is done and not a moment sooner."

The bluntness of her words stung Lexington once again. He walked up the steps, placed a kiss on the foreheads of both his wife and child and turned to leave.

---

Lexington shortly met with Daniel, Sera the two other Fallen Soldiers, Rebekah and Eli.

"Ready to go, sir?" Daniel asked.

Lexington nodded and replied, "Let us make haste."

The five Fallen used their Celestial speed to dash out of the wall of Shahemein. 

Suddenly, Lexington cried out "HALT!"

The four stopped just behind him. Shadohinus stood at the very entrance of the Fallen Fortifications.

"You think me a fool, Seraph?" Shadohinus yelled out.

Lexington could see Mara and that her Valkyric transformation was complete. Though she resembled Thraxa and other Valkyrie Lexington had encountered, Mara was much smaller than most. She wore the same revealing battle armor that was typical for a Valkyrie soldier to don. He found himself distracted as her abundant cleavage rose up and down with her calm breath. She was very calm despite the situation they were currently in. Too calm. Strange, he thought.

"How did you cross the Luildel?" Lexington asked as he approached Shadohinus. 

The other four Fallen followed suit. Lexington noticed each of the Fallen that stood beside him had already recalled their armor and respective weapons. Sera was armed with a shortsword and a long dagger, Rebekah was armed with a bow and arrows, Daniel weld his two broadswords, and Eli was armed with a tower shield and battle axe.

"How do you think?" Shadohinus replied. "You gave me the idea."

"Phobus? But how?"

"After Esther stepped through, I sent one Shadowman through a moment later. He quickly reported what you had done and I'm sure you can imagine the rest. With you busy gallivanting through Immobul to get to Cielos, I had half a legion search through Immobul for Phobus -- and we found the Monolith."

Lexington stopped once he was within a few yards of Shadohinus and noticed that Shadohinus had a small regiment of a few hundred Shadowmen and Valkyrie with him. He quickly realized that Gavreel and his Fallen Army must be engaged with the rest of Shadohinus' legions and Phobus, the Monolith of Immobul. We must get there quickly, he told himself.

"So what now?" Lexington asked.

"Now?" Shadohinus asked before finishing with, "You die. TEAR THEM TO SHREDS!"

The Shadowmen and Valkyrie poured forward from behind Shadohinus and at Lexington and his Fallen brethren. All five of the Fallen soldiers' eyes glared blue as they ripped through the Shadowmen that charged at them. The other Shadowmen and Valkyrie were charging towards the gates of Shahemein.

"Lexington!" Eli cried out as he motioned Lexington to look towards Shahemein.

Lexington glanced at Shadohinus. He could see the Lord of Avariceal smiling. Lexington turned towards Shahemein and leapt up and as far forward as he could. He landed with a thunderous crash onto a few Shadowmen, slicing and slashing at anything that moved. 

He glanced once again at Shahemein and saw the great gates of the city slow slam shut. He felt some relief as soldiers of the Shahemein Military began to pour out the smaller gates and charge at the Shadowmen and Valkyrie.

Lexington continued to push forward, but found the Shadowmen Brutes were much harder to deal with than before. They were stronger. Lexington peeked back to see how the other Fallen were doing. He could only see Eli and Sera. Both were engaged and outnumbered by several Valkyrie but seemed to be standing their ground. 

He couldn't worry for them. He had to keep the Shadowmen and Valkyrie from entering the city. He looked up ahead. The Shahemein Soldiers were falling like flies. He knew they would be no match for the Valkyrie. Lexington did his best to charge forward until suddenly, he heard screams followed by a loud crack. He used his Far Sight to look upon the main north gate, Uupshahe. He watched as a giant splinter cracked it's way from the bottom of the gate to the top. At the bottom of the gate, Lexington could see as Valkyrie and Shadowmen Brutes were hacking with demonic might. They would be in the city soon. 

A searing heat formed in Lexington's right calf. He withdrew from his Far Sight and glanced down. The end of an Avaricealian spear jutted through his calf and out the other side. The spear had been wedged in between two pieces of Celestial armor, a weak spot. The aim was impeccable, but Lexington knew it was his fault. He was distracted. He felt his right leg buckle and landed on his knee. 

"DUCK!" Lexington heard someone shout. 

It was the voice of Eli. Lexington through himself forward and craned his neck. The very edge of something caught the back of his Lexington's helmet.

Then black.

---

A jolt of pain shook Lexington awake. It was his calf still. He opened his eyes to a blurred world. Someone was hovering over him. It was Sera.

"Lexington, can you hear me?"

"What has happened?"

"You were knocked unconsciousness. Daniel instructed me to wait with you. The city has been breached."

"And Shadohinus?"

"He took a small group of Valkyrie and headed back towards the Black Citadel."

"What are you standing here for?"

"I was commanded to --"

"TO SHAHEMEIN!" Lexington commanded.

Sera withdrew her blade and dashed into Shahemein. Lexington sat himself up. He could see that Sera had tended to his leg wound and was wrapped. He gazed around him to witness hundreds of corpses. Most were Shahemein Military though there dozens upon dozens of Shadowmen and Valkyrie as well. 

Lexington rolled onto his stomach and proceeded to push himself to his feet. His right leg could barely support his way, but he forced himself to fully step down. The pain was almost blinding, but his Celestial abilities enabled him to overpower the pain and continue on. He began to gingerly walk. With each step, the pain subsided until he began to walk faster and faster. Soon, he found himself dashing into Shahemein where the battle was still hot.

Valkyrie and Shadowmen were engaged with the Shahemein Military. Lexington saw Sera aid a small regiment of Shahemeinian soldiers while he witness a Shadowman Brute take on five humans.

Lexington recalled Aequitas and began to slash his way towards the Third Quarter of Shahemein where Enama and his family would be. Lexington quickly arrived at his home to see it undisturbed. Dozens of soldiers raced passed him towards the north gate. 

He ran up the stairway and opened the door. Inside, Lexington witnessed Mara holding Alexa and two Valkyrie standing by Enama, Edalo, and Albeus who were lying on the floor in chains.

Mara looked up at Lexington and smiled. She brought a finger to her lips, motioning Lexington to be quiet. Alexa was sleeping.

Lexington felt rage attempting to overcome him, but he restrained himself. He looked to Edalo and asked, "The rest?"

"They're safe," Edalo quickly answered before one of the Valkyrie sent her foot flying into his gut.

"Quiet, human," the Valkyrie commanded.

"What do you want, Mara?" Lexington asked.

"What I have always wanted since that night you left me."

"That is?"

"For you to die."

Mara pulled a small dagger from her side hilt and raised it over Alexa's body. 

Enama let out a scream with Mara yelling "SHUT UP!" in response. 

Alexa awoke and began to cry. Lexington saw Mara distracted, summoned Aequitas, and threw it at Mara. The tip of Aequitas found its way into Mara's shoulder of the arm that was holding the dagger. Mara fell back, Lexington threw himself to catch Alexa and pulled her close as he turned to land on his back.

Lexington leapt to his feet and recalled Aequitas to his grasp. One of the Valkyrie had a tuft of Enama's hair in her hand with a blade held just below her throat. The other was aiming a longsword to the back of Albeus's neck.

"Move and die," one of the Valkyrie commanded.

Mara stepped in between Lexington and the other Valkyrie. She was glaring at Lexington as she gripped her shoulder. Blood oozed from her wound in between her fingers.

"Kill them," Mara commanded.

"NO!" Lexington cried out as one Valkyrie sliced open Enama's throat and the other send her blade crashing through Albeus's neck.

Then the rage overcame Lexington. He quickly placed Alexa in the ground behind him and charge at Mara. Mara barely had enough time to set her feet before, Lexington sent his shoulder crashing into Mara's chest and knocked her aside. He leapt towards one of the Valkyrie. She raised her dagger in defense, Lexington rose Aequitas and sliced down through the dagger and through the Valkyrie's skull. Lexington pulled back and kicked the dead Valkyrie aside. 

The other Valkyrie charged at Lexington with her longsword, Lexington answered with a defensive swing. The Valkyrie swung again and caught Lexington in the forearm, but the armor slowed the blade's damage. Lexington spun and sent the tip of Aequitas up the Valkyrie's head. He pulled his obsidian longsword back as the defeated Valkyrie's limp body crashed to the floor. 

Aequitas faded from Lexington's grip as he hurried towards Enama, but she was already dead. Lexington unchained Edalo, tears filling his eyes. 

"I.. I'm..." Edalo tried to form words, but Lexington shook his head.

"Go to your family," Lexington said. "Take Alexa."

Edalo nodded. He picked up Alexa and left.

Lexington turned towards Mara. She lied against the wall, still gripping her shoulder. 

"This is your doing, you know this," Mara said. 

Lexington approached her slowly. Tears streamed down his face. His armor began to fade from his body leaving the garment he had been wearing.

"You should never have left me," Mara added.

Lexington bent forward and grasped at Mara's breastplate. Her breastplate covered only the top of her midsection, revealing her cleavage in the style that was of the Valkyrie battle armor.

Mara let go of her wound, but cried out while trying to push Lexington's hand aside. Lexington brushed her hand away and pulled her up by the breastplate. The clasp that held her breastplate together snapped in response to Lexington's jerking force. Mara fell back to the ground and Lexington tossed the breastplate aside.

Mara's breasts remained large and supple despite the transformation. Blood draped over one of her breasts and onto the floor as Mara continued to grasp at her shoulder wound.

"Oh, now you want me? When I'm helpless?"

Lexington remained silent. He took hold of Mara by her neck and lifted just her upper body off the ground. He turned and proceeded to drag her outside his home. Mara gripped at his wrist, trying to get free, but it did not help.

Once outside on the porch, Lexington effortlessly lifted the rest of Mara's body off the ground and threw her onto the ground just below the porch's steps.

Outside stood Eli, Daniel, Mayra, and Sera. All four of the Fallen soldiers were drenched in the Avaricealian blood with their weapons in hand.

"Finish her," Lexington commanded. 

Sera stepped forward with her dagger and shortsword in hand. She approached Mara while Mara was sprawled on the ground.

Mara began to shout saying, "you Fallen are finished, hear my words, the Lord of Avariceal will --"

Sera shoved the end of her shortsword into Mara's bare chest and then pulled it out just as quickly. Blood gushed from the wound as Mara was left speechless and dying.

"Daniel, take Mayra and head to Gavreel," Lexington commanded.

Daniel nodded and the two dashed off.

"Sera, take Eli and scour the rest of Shahemein. Make sure no Shadowmen or Valkyrie stand."

"Yes, sir," Sera replied and then the two were off.

Lexington turned to enter his home and shut the door behind him. He fell to his knees beside the bodies of Albeus and Enama. He then fell to his side and turned onto his back. He closed his eyes as his mind wandered to the past. He recalled meeting Enama for the first time and the kindness that Albeus displayed to a stranger. He grasped at his chest as his eyes began to well up with water. He began to sob uncontrollably as he wrenched as his chest.

---

BANG BANG. Lexington awoke to the sound of someone pounding on his front door. 

"Sir? It's Sera and Eli. May we enter?" Sera asked.

"Come in."

"Sir, a runner from the Fallen Army has reported that High Seraph needs aid."

"Aid? The remaining Fallen are you two and I. There are no more of us."

"We believe he means the humans."

"Absolutely not."

"As you wish, sir. But we must go. The Fallen were able to fend off most of Shadohinus legions. Shadohinus retreated to the Black Citadel."

"And Phobus?"

"Gavreel and the Fallen were able to bring the Monolith down, but he fell in the..." Sera trailed off with a worried expression.

"Fell where?"

"In the Luildel River."

"That means..."

Sera nodded. "Shadohinus has a permanent bridge to the rest of Shatelos."

Lexington leapt to his feet. He flexed his right calf and could feel that it was nearly completely healed. 

"Sera. Eli. Let us make haste."

The two nodded as they bolted out the door with Lexington following after. He gave one last glance at the lifeless body of Enama before turning and closing the door.

The three Fallen used their Celestial speed to reach the Fallen's forward position in almost four days. Within that time, Gavreel and the Fallen had fortified their position at Shantei.

Upon arriving, Shantei resembled a small fort. He marveled at the construction and arrangement of the walls and towers.

Once inside, the three were greeted by Daniel.

"This is incredible," Lexington said as he embraced Daniel.

Daniel nodded. "The High Seraph did most of the heavy lifting. We've been discussing the effects of the Earthen Realm on our commander. He says that he has been growing weaker."

"With most of Shadohinus' legions destroyed and Phobus fallen, we can make our last push," Lexington declared boldly.

Daniel returned a solemn glance. "Sir, we took a devastating hit as well. Our numbers are now half of what we first had almost a week ago."

"Fifteen hundred?"

"A third of which are injured beyond healing, sir. This is a fight we cannot win soon and with the remains of Phobus acting as a permanent bridge..."

"What about destroying the Monolith's remains?"

"We've tried. The husk of Phobus is resilient. Even with our Celestial weapons and strength, it is much too difficult to simply hack away at it. The time it would take to completely destroy his remains is immeasurable. We wouldn't be able to take that time and defend our position against Shadohinus. His legions will regrow. Ours will not."

"I must speak with Gavreel," Lexington said.

Daniel nodded and pointed off in the direction where Gavreel had made his temporary hearth.

Gavreel constructed a short tower with a wide-open top. From the top, you could probably see in every direction surrounding Shantei. Though the fortified walls of the new Fallen Fort were shorter than those of the fortifications back at Shahemein, they were much thicker. The walls were almost as thick as roads.

The short tower that Gavreel had constructed was placed at the very center of the Fallen Fort and the High Seraph resided at the very top room.

"My lord," Lexington said as he let himself into Gavreel's small chamber.

"Lexington."

"What are your orders?"

"You know as well as I do that I do not have any attack plans as of right now. We have not the force nor the power."

"This war must end."

"It will."

"How?" Lexington asked.

"I grow weaker with every day, yet I'm still a Celestial of Cielos and in being so... I have a particular option."

"What do you mean?"

"Exitium. I will unleash Exitium."

Lexington recalled the first time he had heard the word. As he remembered, Celestials were created by the Omnipotent, not born as humans. After their creation, they are bestowed their name. They are then trained by Celestial combat masters in the art of war to remain as a balance between good and evil throughout all the realms. It wasn't until he arrived and understood the customs of the earthen realm that Celestials were akin to human guards of cities except that Celestials were the guards of justice.

One of the last things they learned before Celestials would gain the rank of Soldier or Cherub, was a sacrificial skilled known as Exitium. In Exitium, the Cherub or Seraph was trained to release their life essence resulting in a catastrophic explosion that leaves nothing alive in its wake. Though it was a skill that all Celestial Soldiers possessed, it was a skill that had not been used for eons. Lexington did also remember one grave detail about the process. He recalled that the Omnipotent had dubbed it the "Realm Breaker." It was this skill that Gavreel was planning to use on Shadohinus and the Black Citadel. 




The Fallen Celestial Ch. 08



"There must be another way," Lexington added.

"There is none. You know this," Gavreel stated. "As I said before, this war ends now."

---

The remaining forces of the Fallen and the Celestials gathered on the eastern walls of their newly constructed defensive position of Shantei. At the front of the assembly stood Gavreel, Lexington, Daniel, and Aggram.

Aggram, the Celestial Bull as he was once called, smirked at the sight of the four standing in sequence. 

"Just like old times," Aggram muttered.

Lexington turned and returned Aggram's smirk then replied "Almost."

Gavreel gave the command to march forward towards the Black Citadel and the remaining force followed suit.

As time seemed to move quickly, the Black Citadel was in view and in front of its enormous gates stood what appeared to be a legion of Shadowmen that blanketed the already Blight covered earth of the Badlands.

Gavreel rose his hand and in response the Fallen Army halted.

"Your command?" Lexington asked.

"Clear a path," Gavreel replied solemnly.

"ATTACK!" Lexington roared as he and the remaining Fallen Army stormed forward.

In response, the Shadowman Legion charged towards the Fallen. The clashing of swords, axes, hammers, and spears rang throughout the emptiness of the Badlands coupled with the screams of the Shadowman as each one was torn down with ease. As the Fallen advanced, Gavreel followed closely behind swiping at any Shadowman that was foolish enough to attack the High Seraph of Cielos.

With almost no effort, the Fallen Army was at the foot of the gate of the Black Citadel and Gavreel stepped in front of his fallen brethren.

"Come out, Lord of Avariceal," Gavreel taunted.

The gates remained shut.

"Bring it down," Gavreel commanded.

Aggram turned to the Fallen Army behind him and yelled, "Pietro, Melchis, Sampson, and Leon!"

The four stepped forward and stood as tall as the Celestial Bull. Like Aggram, each were accompanied with massive Celestial forged greatmauls. The four lined up with Aggram and stood at the very base of the Black Citadel gate. The five set their feet, swung their greatmauls in sequence behind them and with one great heave swung their greatmauls against the base of the gate. A great gate of the Black Citadel and the surrounding land rumbled. 

"AGAIN!" Aggram commanded.

The five against swung their mighty greatmauls against the base of the great gate and again the rumble seemed to echo further. The five struck once again and a cracking began to echo through the hinges of the gate. One more strike at the gate began to slump back.

"Aggram," Gavreel called out. The five stepped back as Gavreel stepped forward in their place. 

The large Celestial lifted his heel off the ground and with as much force as he could muster sent his heel forward against the gate causing the gate to crash forward into the walls of the Black Citadel.

"FORWARD!" Gavreel commanded as the Fallen Army rushed inside in all directions.

Gavreel and Lexington headed straight towards the Black Keep. Shadowmen and Valkyrie alike threw themselves at the Celestial duo yet none lasted long enough to realize the foes they had chosen.

The gate of the Black Keep was thrown open as Gavreel and Lexington made their approach and out stepped Shadohinus, the Lord of Avariceal.

"Fools, damn you. Damn fools. We could have ruled this world. Avariceal is a barren wasterealm and you, Gavreel, had to enforce justice in this earthen realm. The humans are mere meat, yet you waste your life force for them."

"Enough talk, Shadohinus. For eons, we have waged war against each other. Let us finish it today," Gavreel responded.

Shadohinus smirked. "Come then," he replied.

Gavreel and Lexington charged at Shadohinus with their blades drawn. Shadohinus weld two great axes and seemed overly eager for their attack. Just as Gavreel's sword met Shadohinus's axe, two Valkyrie Lords erupted from the Blight beneath them. Lexington drew the two away from Shadohinus. 

The Valkyrie Lords were armed with short spears with spiked ends. Lexington worried he may be outmatched with his obsidian longsword. One Valkyrie Lord jabbed forward with his shortspear, Lexington slid to his side and swiped it away as the other Valkyrie Lord pressed. Lexington found himself lunging backwards to avoid their attacks. Both Valkyrie Lords then struck forward again. In response, Lexington charged forward, leaped and flipped over bringing Aequitas down on the head of one of the Valkyrie Lords. As the defeated Valkyrie Lord fell, the other jabbed the end of his shortspear into Lexington's still healing leg wound. 

Lexington used Aequitas to slice the end of the shortspear off with the spear's head still embedded in his leg. He stumbled away from the remaining Valkyrie Lord as the Valkyrie Lord unsheathed two jagged daggers. The Valkyrie Lord charged at Lexington as Lexington was able to riposte each of the Valkyrie Lord's slashes. Blood trailed down Lexington's leg and seemed to gush out with each step he took.

Finally, the Lexington fell to one knee on his injured leg resulting in the Valkyrie Lord kicking Aequitas out of Lexington's hand. Unarmed, Lexington fell to both knees and looked up at the Valkyrie Lord's face.

"For Shadohinus," the Valkyrie Lord hissed.

As the Valkyrie Lord raised his daggers for the kill stroke, a familiar end of the longsword jutted out from the Valkyrie's chest. The purple blood of the Valkyrie splashed onto Lexington's face as the defeated Valkyrie fell to his side. 

Lexington saw it was Gavreel who threw the sword and behind Gavreel, Shadohinus had raised his one greataxe.

"GAVREEL!" Lexington yelled, but it was too late.

Shadohinus brought his axe down in between the shoulder and neck of Gavreel. Lexington mustered what energy he had left, recalled Aequitas, and charged towards Shadohinus.

Once he was near enough, Lexington swung with all the might he could, but Shadohinus knocked the swipe aside with his greataxe. He then grasped Lexington by the throat and raised him off the ground.

"You failed, Ehemalig," Shadohinus said as he smiled.

"No," Gavreel coughed up blood. "You did," he said as a light began to shine through his armor. The light began to grow, almost blinding if looking directly at it.

Shadohinus laughed. "Exitium, my old nemesis? Don't you know it's also known as the Realm Breaker?"

Gavreel didn't respond though the light continued to grow.

Shadohinus stopped smiling. "You'll end the realm of humans just to defeat me? You'll KILL those you wasted eons defending? "

Shadohinus threw Lexington aside and grasped at Gavreel's throat.

"You will not succeed, you damn fool!" Shadohinus yelled as he attempted to choke the remaining life out of Gavreel. 

On his back, Lexington took one last glimpse at Gavreel's bloodied face and then... white.

---

"Lexington, awaken."

Lexington opened his eyes and saw the blue of the sky. He felt a similar coarseness of small rocks in between his fingers. Some of the small rocks he was lying on were jagged enough to cause him to wince as he sat up. He said that his injured leg had been bandaged.

He looked around and saw only the familiar out-stretched dirt of the Badlands. It looked exactly as it was when he had first awoken in the earthen realm. Except this time, he was not alone. He was surrounded by the remaining Fallen Army. He spotted Aggram, Sera, Eli, and Mayra grouped a short distance away from him. Daniel, though, was sitting beside Lexington.

"What happened?" Lexington asked.

"We won," Daniel smiled.

"What happened to the Black Citadel, the Blight, the Shadowmen?"

"Exitium. It destroyed everything... except us."

"And Gavreel?" Lexington asked.

Daniel nodded in the direction of Aggram and the rest of the Fallen that were standing in a circle.

"Help me up," Lexington requested. 

Daniel slid his arms beneath Lexington's shoulders and slowly brought him up. Lexington swung his arm around Daniel as he limped over to the group. The group parted and there lay Gavreel, the High Seraph of Cielos. Lexington paused and quickly realized that not only was Gavreel not injured, he was much smaller than before. Smaller in the sense that he was no longer a giant, but the size of a normal man.

Gavreel lied on this small patch of sand among the coarse rocks, breathing quietly with his eyes closed.

"How is he still alive?" Lexington asked.

"Exitium is known as the Realm Breaker," Daniel replied. "Gavreel must have released just enough of his life essence to destroy Shadohinus and his forces, but not enough to die. Though it seems that he is now an ehemalig."

Gavreel opened his eyes. "No, I am not."

Some in the group gasped as Gavreel gingerly sat up.

"I'm human," Gavreel added.

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After the remaining Fallen had gathered, they headed back to Shantei. Lexington and Gavreel met at the western gate of Shantei as they prepared their farewells.

"What will you do?" Lexington asked.

"What else is there to do? Live out my days. We made as decent a home here in Shantei. I might as well take advantage of it. What about you?"

"My home is in Shahemein. I have a child there waiting for me. After that, I have no idea."

"Don't stray to far," Gavreel added as his placed his hand on Lexington's shoulder.

Lexington replied with a confused look.

"Shadohinus may have been defeated, but Avariceal wasn't the only realm that housed an evil like him."

"But..."

Gavreel interrupted Lexington by quickly adding, "But... its very unlikely they know of the Earthen Realm. How long have we battled Avariceal and no other realm? Too long, my old, old friend. All I'm saying is... a soldier's work is never done."

Lexington sighed, slightly relieved. He shook Gavreel's hand firmly for one last time and turned to head back home.