"What you call chaos is nothing but order you do not understand, Chenna. Once you become more experienced in the ways of nature you will see that I am right." Storn said with a derisive snort. "You can save your patronizing tone for some apprentice who cares!" Chenna shouted back. "You're so comfortable in your cozy little world that you've blinded yourself to the basic unpredictability of the world." "You're both blind" Elendin Oakthorn said calmly. "Both order and chaos are necessary to create balance. This argument has been going for nearly two hours now, we're just never going to reach a conclusion." "Maybe if she were less naive we would" Storn scoffed. "Maybe if -he- wasn't so stubborn..." Chenna said. Elendin looked between his two druid colleagues, both of whom now seemed determined to ignore the other's existence. Elendin shrugged and took a sip from his tankard, rapping his fingers thoughtfully on the cracked, stained surface of the oak table. Around the trio the Black Hind inn was filled with bustle as adventurers, merchants and peasants ate, drank and talked. Deals were cut, dirty propositions made and illegal merchandise shifted. It was a gathering place where almost anyone was allowed in and even welcomed, and so three quarreling druids barely made anyone raise an eyebrow. The tap room was not the finest, but also not the shabbiest. The furniture was stout and relatively clean (despite carrying scars from countless bar fights), the glasses, mugs and tankards were actually washed between uses, and there were few questions asked and no judgments made about what went on in the rooms upstairs. As long as the business wasn’t endangered, of course. The druids were only staying here temporarily as they finished up their work in the forest beyond town. "I guess that makes me the winner by default" Elendin said slyly. Storn and Chenna spun back towards him so violently he nearly spilled his drink. Storn was a well-groomed older human male in a set of finely woven brown and green robes and ornate leather gloves. His long black hair and beard were always neat and tidy, and his gaze was penetrating. Chenna was a scruffy-looking young human female with a bushy head of brown hair that reached nearly to her midriff and an outfit seemingly composed of only natural materials like bark, sticks and leaves. Storn resembled a distinguished scholar whereas Chenna looked like a scruffy hermit. "Now look here, Elendin..." Storn started. "What did you say, dung-for-brains?" Chenna growled. Elendin tried to get the other two to calm down, which took quite a while as the two spewed various insults at him and each other. Elendin himself was a slender blonde-haired elven man, dressed in an ornate silvery suit of elven chain armor covered in a dark green cloak. Despite wearing it, his movements were very silent as he waved his hands in the air for silence. "It was a joke. I wouldn't want to win the argument like that either way." His brow furrowed as he considered some way to resolve this endless debate. It was stalling the business the three druids had gathered for, to help assemble a new druidic circle in this region after the previous membership was devastated by a demonic incursion. They were the most experienced druids within reasonable distance, and so they had been called along with some lesser colleagues to do this important deed. Knowing each other only superficially before, the three had been dismayed to discover the deep philosophical differences that separated them. Elendin went over the matter in his head again, trying to think of anything that would make their task more bearable. All they needed was someone to agree that one of the three was right, and the matter would be temporarily settled. Oh sure the other two would chafe, but that wasn’t important as long as they could just get on with it. But who could adjudicate such a dispute? Who was fitting to make such a weighty decision? Then, suddenly, he had an idea. A simple idea, beautiful idea which also fit their argument perfectly. "How about we present our arguments to an independent observer and let him or her decide?" Elendin said with a smile. The other two quieted their argument and stared at him, and for a few moments they just stared at each other in silence. "That's... actually not a bad idea" Storn mused. "We could present our arguments in a calm, rational manner... or at least attempt to do so in the case of our impulsive young colleague..." "Oh screw you too Storn" Chella snorted. "I'm not going to back down from any challenge, even if it means beating you at your own game of wordplay." "And I'm sure that our independent observer would see reason and adopt the calm, balanced point of view." Elendin nodded. "But who to pick? Surely it cannot be one of our druidic colleagues? Not only do they know us, but they have strong personal beliefs in the matter as well." "Then we select someone at random" Chella said "and let chance decide." "How irrational" Storn scoffed. "What if said person is an intellectual dullard?" Chenna fixed Storn with a murderous glare, and Elendin once more spoke up before the young woman could raise her voice. "Then he or she is the fairest judge of all, no? Someone unspoiled by education would see the matter at its most base level, unclouded by personal beliefs and influence by a teacher. And we want somebody's honest opinion to be the most natural, correct?" Storn ran his gnarled hand through his beard a few times, and nodded. "Alright, I will agree. We may as well just select someone inside this tavern. There are plenty of adventurers and other potential people here." "There's only one real problem that I see" Elendin said thoughtfully. "What's that?" Chella asked, nonchalantly sipping from her tankard. "Well, I think there would still be one issue which would keep such an experiment from being totally fair. We all look very different, correct?" "Of course" Storn scoffed "what kind of question is that?" "Well then, consider that it is very likely that a randomly chosen participant will likely already judge us by our appearance, even before we begin talking" Elendin said, rubbing his chin. "I see the issue there, yes" Storn said, casting a sideways glance at Chenna. "Depending on who we pick, he or she may have preconceived notions which may decide in the favor of one of us." "If he's an elf he'll probably side with Elendin by default" Chenna said. "And if he's a man he may side with you over us" Elendin said "unless of course he swings the other way, in which case I have an advantage." Storn failed to catch the slight jab at him and merely stroked his beard thoughtfully as he studied the other guests at the inn while considering the problem. "We could pick somebody who is neither elf nor human, and from a race that is unlikely to find any of us attractive" the older man said tentatively. "It would be hard to find somebody who fills both those criteria here" Elendin added "and even then they may have some other notion. What if they don't like facial hair?" Chenna broke into a chuckle which caused Storn to throw her a venomous glance. "Stop being so childish. We are having a serious discussion on our problem here!" Storn snapped. "It'll probably blow your stuffy underpants to know I already figured out a solution to it" Chenna said, shrugging. "Oh? What do you suggest, Chenna?" Elendin inquired. "Simple. We use our shapeshifting magic to become identical. If we all look the same, sound the same and act the same, then our philosophies will be the only thing setting us apart to our subject. And if he or she has any form of prejudice against our appearance, they will have the same prejudice towards all of us and not just one" Chenna lifted her tankard and gave the other two a wink with her bushy brown eyebrow before gulping down some more mead. Storn scratched his head, but Elendin found himself working the idea over in his head. "That's actually quite brilliant. It would make the test all the more controlled too" the elf said thoughtfully. "I do agree that it would make the experiment more unbiased. A very orderly idea of you, my dear" Storn said, which elicited a muttered curse from Chenna. "But what should we appear as? Nondescript farmers, mayhap?" "That might be an idea, but it might be hard to attract their attention. They may assume it to be a simple joke if we don't look like we would be interested in this sort of philosophical discussion" Elendin said. "Then we appear as druids, simple as that" Chenna added nonchalantly. "Perhaps as a trio of hermits?" "We must consider to not appear to be repulsive, dear Chenna. Whatever forms we choose must be something that the person in question would want to stay and listen to." "In that case" Elendin said "I think I have an idea that will be perfect." *** "I still don't think this is wise" Storn said reluctantly. The three druids had gathered in a secluded forest grove after procuring the necessary supplies from town. It had been awkward for them to procure the clothes and jewelry, but Chenna had created an elaborate story about gifts for the unfortunate. Still, the tailor probably wondered what kind of poor people needed three identical sets of garments, and luxurious such to boot. Said outfits were now neatly piled up on the dry grass, while Storn, Chenna and Elendin were all stripped down to their underwear. "Trust me, it will be a perfect way of equalizing this contest" Elendin said. "Besides, it's no odder than assuming animal or creature form." "I suppose you are right..." Storn said. "Well then, let's get on with it. I think I saw a suitable guy to ask arrive back at the inn" Chenna said impatiently. Neither Storn nor Elendin made a move. Chenna looked between the older human and the elf, but both had suddenly lost all drive to do anything. Even Elendin, normally very forward was a bit flushed and apparently studying a bird nest in a nearby tree intently. “Oh for the love of nature, I’ll start. Lily-livered spineless wretches both of you. Even you Elendin, who suggested the damn thing!” Chenna grumbled. "Oh it’s just that… ehm… I never actually” Elendin started. “Nor I, except for one time as a youth and that… well let us not speak of that” Storn said, coughing into his beard. Chenna rolled her eyes, then stood a bit straighter, opening the palms of her hands and focusing on changing her body. After watching Chenna’s flesh begin to flow and change for a few breaths, Storn and Elendin used their own powers. Chenna grew thinner while her curves expanded a bit, giving her a much more womanly figure. Her scruffy hair whipped out and changed, becoming a soft blonde mane. Storn and Elendin's manhoods shrank and pulled into their bodies, reforming as tight, hairless slits even as the two former men sprouted large soft breasts identical to Chenna's new bosom. Their stubble vanished and their muscles softened out, and all three soon found their skin become a light tan, soft and creamy. They gasped for breath as their legs became hairless and smooth and their waists contracted, making their underwear fit very poorly after the change. Soon the transformation finished. Each one of the girls (for all three figures standing in the soft grass was now accurately a woman) blinked as their eyes changed color to a lovely blue, then felt the tips of their ears grow into a point. Where the three very different druids had stood were now three identical and very beautiful elf girls, each of them running slender hands across their new bodies as they studied themselves and each other. "I'm still not sure this was a good idea" said the elf who had been Storn. "Don’t be such a chicken. You’re a big girl” the elf who was Chenna said with an amused tone. *** Adric Eaglewing sat alone at his table in the Black Hind and prodded his food listlessly. He was a human warrior just out of his youth and carrying the scars to prove it with a handsome face marred only by a few scars and a shade of stubble and a fit, tanned body hardened from many adventures. He had a strong chin and grey eyes which many ladies had found very attractive in the past. Adric had only arrived back in town a day and a half before and rented his usual room at the inn to rest up before he would seek new employment. His previous venture, along with his adventuring companions, had proven to be profitable enough, and they had escaped with no casualties (something that could not be said for the necromancers whose tower they had raided). So now with enough gold to his name to buy anything he wanted and a comfortable room, Adric of course felt somewhat bored. The adventuring life had grown on him ever since he left his home village as a naive blacksmith's apprentice many moons ago, and now the desire for challenge was in his blood. He always repeated this cycle. He would grow weary and bored and go on an adventure, then as it concluded he would swear never to go back on the road again and return to town with his newfound money, only to start over from the beginning. The important thing, however, was that during his periods of rest he could while away his time with women. While he had never been anyone’s favorite when he was but a gawky lad from a tiny village, now he was a dashing, dangerous-looking adventurer. He only had to wait, and surely fate with smile upon him. "Excuse us, sir knight" same a soothing, melodic voice "we desire to speak with you. May we sit down?" Adric looked over at the speaker and his jaw fell open slightly. Standing in front of his table were three curvaceous elven girls, each one so alike the other that they would have to be sisters. They had smooth, creamy skin without a hint of blemishes or scars and flowing blonde hair which spilled down their backs and sky blue eyes like deep pools. Each one had soft ruby lips and a pert nose and they all moved as gracefully as flowing water. To add to their allure, each girl was dressed in a deep green loincloth which was slit along the legs and adorned with sylvan motifs. Their soft breasts were enclosed in a matching top which showed off a generous amount of cleavage as well. An entwined circlet of branches held their hair in check and they wore long hand-less gloves and leggings which left a shred of thigh on display as well as leave their feet bare. Adric was almost mesmerized and could not tear his eyes from the girls until one cleared her throat. "Excuse me, sir? We wondered if we could sit with you?" "Yes. Yes of course. Please do!" Adric said, quickly regaining his composure. He scrambled to his feet to pull over an extra chair for the third girl and the trio sat down gracefully, smiling serenely at him. Adric felt a twitch in his groin as his manhood stirred within his rough pants and quickly sat back down, concealing the bulge under the table. The elves didn't seem to have noticed anything. He was experienced enough to know not to come off too strong around such beauties. He wasn’t the only one to notice, either. A loud buzzing of whispers had erupted around the other tables, and envious eyes were already aimed his way. "So what can a simple warrior do for you ladies?" Adric inquired. "Well..." one girl began "me and my... sisters... have a bit of an argument going." "And we have decided that only an outsider can help us decide" another added. "Argument, huh?" Adric said, already intrigued. "What makes you think I'm qualified to help you with that?" "Well, you seem like a lad who has a bit of experienced, but is not old enough to be jaded yet" the third elf said in her musical voice. "That's why we picked you, out of everyone in this place" the first chimed in. "I see. Well... I'll try to help as best as I can, miladies, but please don't get angry if I can't answer anything more philosophical. I'm better at physical work" Adric said and winked to one of the girls, which failed to elicit any kind of response. "Very well" said one girl "I am Spring." "I'm Summer" said the next. "And I'm Autumn" said the third. "Adric Eaglewing. The pleasure is all mine" the human said, shoving his forgotten dinner plate to the side. "Now, what is this argument?" "It is about nature, and the fundamental order underlying all things" Spring said. "You mean the underlying chaos, dear sister" Summer added with an annoyed tone. "What they mean is that we are debating what drives the natural world to be what it is. Is it order, chaos or a balance between the two?" said Autumn carefully. Adric rubbed the rough stubble on his chin. He really wasn't any good with these kinds of questions, as most of his life he'd dealt with much more concrete problems, such as how to avoid being killed by a horde of skeletons or how to get money for good wine. And indeed, even now his mind had created a new problem for him to solve, one that was motivated by his lower regions. He was slowly formulating a plan. "I'm not sure I follow. What is the difference between your viewpoints?" he said, nonchalantly. "Well we-" Spring began. "Nature and the natural world is driven by unpredictability. Can you tell where a leaf lands after the wind grabs it? Can you tell where lightning will strike? Yes there are patterns to the world, but the basic truth to it is that chaos creates new things and shakes up that order, and that is how the world survives and grows" Summer blurted, leaning in over the table so that Adric got a good view of her cleavage. "Still so naive, dear 'sister'" Spring sighed. "Those random events are just aspects of a greater order than we can understand. Magic can direct the weather, magic can change the crops and fertility of animals. There's no reason to believe that a greater plan doesn't lie behind what you call 'random' events. The patterns are more important than the deviations. Birds migrate to warmer lands. Crops grow. Animals reproduce." "For my part, I contend that only through a balance of random and structured events can the nature world survive and change" Autumn said, eyeing the other two girls. "While my 'sisters' obsess over one aspect of the world, I claim that it is only by taking both order and chaos into account that we can understand nature." Adric felt his mind drift a bit as the girls talked, but quickly returned to full attention when he felt their gaze upon him. "Hmm. And you want me to say who's right? But... why me? I'm a warrior, not a druid. I haven't ever farmed in my life." The elven girls responded with a combination of shrugs, grins and giggles. Adric was fairly sure that they were playing some form of game with him, and he was fine with that at the moment. "The point is that you are -not- experienced in these matters" said Autumn. "And that you in fact see the problem from a purely objective point of view" added Spring. "The view of the 'common man' if you so wish" said Summer. "Right, right. Common as dirty, I am" Adric said, his head spinning with ideas. He needed to keep them talking for a bit before he made his move. Perhaps he could exploit the seeming friction between the girls? Yes, that was probably best. "So, this order versus chaos versus balance stuff, is that a common thing to argue about? It all sort of sounds the same to me. Like, could you explain how your viewpoints actually differ? Because it all just sort of flows together for me." Adric was instantly rewarded by the sight of annoyance and outright anger flashing in the eyes of the three lovely elves. "Alike?" Summer growled. "They're nothing alike at all. Nature builds carefully organized structures, but only through chance and luck do those structures change and improve. Animals and plants need-" "-the structures are the only important thing, silly child. A divergence may happen, but it will only serve to build a new pattern, a new order. Those brief periods of chaos are detrimental and need to be survived-" Spring shouted. "-you just need to calm down!" Autumn shouted, the first time Adric had heard her raise her voice. "Squabbling like children with raised voices does nothing to further your arguments. Can't you see that both of your ideas are just halves of the unity that is balance and-" "-oh and you're so calm and wise and know everything? Yes, of course you do, you have had that stupid smile on your face for days, thinking you're so superior! Well I don't-" Summer snapped. "-hardly reasonable to call us both 'squabbling' when you are the one shouting. I do think we need to talk about this like adults, and-" Spring shouted. "-wouldn't if you both didn't constantly behave like children! I've been patient and reasonable with this inane argument, but this is going too far. We can't even talk-" Autumn protested loudly. Adric watched the argument become more and more heated, and the girls jumping to their feet to point fingers and growl at each other. He greatly enjoyed the view from where he sat, where he could see the bouncing bosoms of the angry elven girls as they continued shouting. The rest of the inn were now also watching, their previous lustful glances replaced by awkward gawking. Adric hid a thin smile behind his tankard, as things were actually working out the way he'd hoped. Now he'd have to be daring for the rest, however. He cleared his throat and slammed his tankard down. "Ladies! Please! This is getting us nowhere!" he said, only raising his voice to be heard. Summer, Autumn and Spring fell silent, their faces still flush after shouting. They looked at him, barely believing that this random nobody they had approached had enough nerve to interrupt him. Then they realized that the other guests were staring. "I realize this argument is very important to you, but there's no way for me to reach any kind of conclusion like this. All I hear is angry shouting. But I have an idea for how we can settle this in a reasonable way" Adric said calmly. Now was the time to dare. The three elven girls sank back into their seats, a little embarrassed over their loss of temper and the attention. "What do you suggest, sir Eaglewing?" Spring inquired. "Merely this. Instead of this shouting, each of you take me up to your room where we can discuss your particular viewpoint calmly and without interruption. I will discourage anyone from making any forms of jabs or accusations about the other two, so you need not worry about that. After I have listened to all three of you, I will make my decision" Adric finished, lifting his tankard for a sip. The three elven girls stared at each other and at the young human, scarcely believing he would have come up with such a calm and reasonable suggestion. "That is... actually brilliant" Spring said. "I agree, it's a good way to settle this" Autumn agreed. "Yeah, I agree" Summer said. "Right, then. Do you all share a room here at the inn, or elsewhere? Or do you live separately?" Adric asked, knowing this question would decide whether he needed to alter his plan. "Separate, right here in the inn" Autumn said quickly. "You may already have guessed that we wouldn't have much peace lodging together. Adric concealed his relief at this fact. "Alright. I just have to finish a quick errand before we start. I shall return momentarily, ladies” Adric said as he stood up, trying to hide his boner under the hem of his thick tunic. “You’re going to leave us with the bill!” Summer said with a snort. “So much for your fancy idea!” Adric rolled his eyes and rummaged around his belt for his moneypouch. Retrieving the leather container he opened it and threw a few gold coins on the table. If the girls wanted to run off with those, fine. He had more than enough to last him for months. “There, that should pay for your drinks as well as anything you may want to order while I’m gone. Now please, do forgive me. Duty calls!” he shouted as he dashed off towards the exit, most guests following him with their eyes. As the other guests began murmuring about how crazy the young warrior was to leave three beautiful elven girls unattended, the three ‘sisters’ looked at each other in silence. “He is brighter than I thought” Spring said and her eyes unconsciously trailed over to the oak door of the inn. “He’s not a sack of rocks, no. And I’ve seen you swoon at him” Summer said, sipping the wine from her glass. “W-what? That is an insult. He is a… and I am a…” Spring sputtered. “A pretty young lass who’s seen a chiseled adventurer guy” Summer said. “I do not have to listen to this… nonsense!” Spring yelped just a little too shrilly to seem calm. “Oh relax” Autumn said. “It’s not like we’re going to go gossip about it, even if you did admit. We have sworn an oath to keep this a secret, and I won’t break it.” Spring sat down again, wringing her hands a bit before Autumn offered her more wine. “Besides” said Summer “I didn’t say I haven’t snuck a peek at him myself.” *** “Varilus, quick! I need a potion!” Adric shouted into the recesses of the dusty store right as he slammed the door open and entered. The store was dangerously over-crowded with beakers, trays, jars holding odd-looking body parts, skeletons mounted on metal frames, dusty parchments and other miscellaneous arcane equipment. Sitting behind the overburdened desk was a wiry, hook-nosed man who looked like he was part of the furniture given his dull-colored dirty robe and drooping mustache. He raised a bushy eyebrow at Adric’s hasty entrance. “What? What? Oh, Adric, m’boy. Fire protection enough for that lava cave?” the old man said with an inquisitive tone. “What? Oh yes, yes. Didn’t even get a singe. But listen, Varilus. I’m a good customer, right? I’ve given you hundreds of gold over the years and never asked for credit or a discount.” “That is true” Varilus said warily, for there was no way that sort of question was asked without a ‘well I need’ following it. “Well, right now I need a special potion. Like –right- now. Can I get it without the usual papers and such? I have the money.” “What potion is It, lad? It’s nothing banned, is it?” Varilus said, shuffling off his tall chair. “Because I may be a mage, but I’ll not-“ “No no. Nothing illegal. See, there are these three elf girls. Triplets. Hair like ripe wheat, eyes like-“ “Ah! A love potion! Why didn’t you say so?” Varilus said with a dry chuckle. “No! I still won’t take that stuff. If I get with a girl it’s because of what I do or say. I won’t compel or force her” Adric snapped forcefully, making the old mage blink. “Alright, that’s your decision, lad. But then, what is it that you need?” “I need something that will let me stay… you know… reload quickly. So I can go several sessions in a row, if needed. And give them a little extra oomph as well. I just want to make the best impression, if this works.” Varilus ran his thin fingers through his droopy mustache and scrambled behind a huge shelf where he pulled out a wrought-iron ladder which he pushed up to a certain shelf. Then he awkwardly climbed up, unlocked a cabinet and retrieved a small bottle which he then brought back down and handed to Adric. “This is what you need. Fortitude and virility, if you so will. Good for two and a half to three hours” Varilus said with a wide grin that revealed a plethora of stained teeth. “That’s perfect! Thank you old friend!” Adric said, having already slammed down a mass of gold coins on the cracked counter before Varilus could quote his price. “I won’t forget this!” Before Varilus could tell Adric about the possible side effects, the young warrior was gone out the door again, leaving the dusty alchemy shop quiet save for the old mage’s own huffing and puffing. *** “I have decided to begin with Summer” Adric said, a little winded from his jog. “That’s not any kind of judgment either for or against, I just have to start somewhere.” "Very well" Summer grinned. "Let's go. We'll be back to fetch the next one in a moment." The elven girl got up from her chair and walked towards the stairwell, and Adric followed her after bowing to her sisters in his best imitation of a nobleman. He tried to not stare too much at Summer's shapely rump or the strip of bare skin on her back between loincloth and top as he followed her upstairs to her room, despite the alluring way the scantily dressed elf shook her hips as she took each step. Adric was in a precarious situation now, with his arousal clearly visible if Summer would study him closer. But hopefully, that would not matter for long. Soon she was unlocking the door to one of the small single rooms on the second floor, set towards the back of the inn and thus facing the rear alleyway rather than the business street in front. He followed her inside as she closed the door behind them. "Right" Summer began "let's go over this again, basically-" Her speech was interrupted by Adric pulling her very close and kissing her full on the mouth. She violently pushed him away and he nearly stumbled and fell. "What in the name of the hells are you doing?" she shouted angrily. "I'm testing your viewpoint" Adric said, nonplussed. "What the hell do you mean? You have five seconds to explain before I gut you, right here" she growled. "Simple" Adric said calmly "you say you believe first and foremost in chaos, in the unpredictable. You believe small individual actions can change an entire system. You believe in impulse and instinct. Well, what is more impulsive than us kissing?" "I... don't see how that's any part of the argument" she mumbled, rubbing her lips with the back of her hand. "Isn't that the core of the whole argument? You live what you preach?" Adric said casually. 'Summer' blinked, and stared at him, standing there smiling with his honest face and plain clothes. She realized she hadn't entirely hated that kiss... but she shouldn't be doing this, of course. "What would us being... unpredictable possibly prove?" she said, guarded. "Everything?" he said, and pulled her in for another kiss. This time she didn't push him away. "Feral emotion, passion, instinct... isn't that what it's about?" Adric whispered in her ear. She felt it bubble up inside her, something that had slumbered for a long time. It was an underhanded, filthy way to win an argument, but... the boy did have a point. She was a creature of impulse, after all, and she wanted… no longed to show the other two how far she was willing to go for her beliefs. She returned the kiss, hungrily, her fingers tugging at his clothes, and his hands responding by tearing at hers. The kissing grew more frantic as the two stripped each other, Summer managing to lock the door with a flailing hand before she went back to tugging at Adric's pants. She rubbed a hand over the bulge in front before pulling down, even as he tore her top off, making her large and soft breasts spill out. "I shouldn't do this" she whispered "but that's what chaos is about, isn't it?" He didn't respond except by grabbing her breasts firmly and kneading, causing waves of intense pleasure to surge through her. Her elven form was sensitive and soft, perfectly suited for lovemaking, and his stimulation brushed away any form of doubt that might have lingered. She tugged his pants off and he threw his shirt to the ground, then helped her wiggle out of her flowing dress. With a zealous tug she pulled off his breeches to release his erect manhood, which she began licking and rubbing almost as soon as it was revealed. He grunted and pushed her to the ground, sitting down and spreading his legs as he threw off his last few garments. Her hands explored his youthful but scarred body, and she found it perfect for the moment. Her tongue tickled the crown of his member even as her soft hands rubbed up and down the shaft, causing him to become even more erect than before. His probing hands had robbed her of all remaining garments and adornments and she was totally naked, her hair spilled out across her back. She tasted a drop of tangy precum in her mouth, and knew that he was quickly getting ready, but she had no time to continue the fellation before he pushed her down and spun her around on the floor. Mounting her from behind, suddenly his erect length rammed into her slit from behind, and she found herself impaled by the thrusting human. With one smooth motion, Adric filched the small potion bottle out of his crumpled pocket and chugged the content while still pushing into Summer. He felt the effect immediately and could only barely resist roaring out as the energy and fertility of the alchemical broth spread through his limbs like wildfire. "Just... like beasts… in the wild?" he grunted. She didn't respond as she was too conflicted to care. Here she was, letting herself be fucked like an animal by someone she had just met, all in the interest of winning a silly bet. And yet, she liked it. It was liberating and intoxicating, and she couldn't help but agree with his claim that this was the perfect expression of the chaotic nature of the world. Two strangers, meeting over a philosophical discussion, ending up copulating in her room without anyone else finding out. Yes, it was perfect. She crawled to all fours to support his intrusion, and soon she was thrusting her buttocks back at him to give each one of his pushes more force. Adric's manhood slid back and forth into her slick cavern, and he held onto her back for support as he kept going. He was already quivering with pent-up lust, and barely able to contain it as he kept pleasuring the lovely elf. The pounding became more and more frantic, and she was soon moaning loudly as each little shake left her with only a shred of self-control. Adric, for his part, was just about to lose the last of his. With a grunt, he released his load, pumping streams of thick, steaming cum into Summer. A moment after she relinquished herself to passion and orgasmed, leaning back into him as she buried her face in the rug to avoid screaming too loudly. They were locked in that position for a long time as their juices mingled, his thrusts causing her almost electric shocks of delight. Then he slowly began to lose force as the moment passed, and soon he was panting and gasping as his ejaculation slowed down to a trickle. Summer was face-down on the floor and her breath was as hot on her own skin as she felt every nerve of her body on fire. She barely noticed as Adric pulled out of her, and began getting dressed again. She tried to formulate a question, but she was too lost in the rosy haze. He smiled at her as he put his clothes back on. "I mustn't keep your sisters waiting. Rest, milady. I've seen your side of things, and it is a wonderful point of view to have." And with that, he was gone out the door. *** Adric sat down on Spring's bed as the elven beauty entered the room after him. She closed the door and then turned to him with a thoughtful expression. Amazingly the warrior felt almost the same as just before he consummated with Summer and his manhood was already getting stiff again as he looked at Spring. "Well then, where shall we begin?" she asked with a smile. Adric rubbed his chin. "Well, your point of view is in the natural order, correct?" Adric said with a thoughtful tone. "Indeed. Order and organization is how nature works. Seasons follow each other, day follows night..." she said, gesturing vaguely. "And, in your opinion, what is the natural order for a young, healthy female and a young healthy male?" Adric asked, closely studying Spring's reaction. "Uhm. Well... were they... of age and compatible, then..." the elf said, uncertainly. "Then nature would want them to procreate?" Adric filled in. Spring looked confused, and surprised. Her knuckles became white as she grabbed the hem of her dress and wrung it absentmindedly. "W-what do you mean?" "Oh, simply that it would be the natural order for these two young creatures to have sex, perhaps to propagate their kind? It would be in both their best interest, wouldn't it?" Adric continued. "I... suppose it would. However... ehm... there might not be a good reason for such a ... pairing to occur, should the two not... fully..." Adric got to his feet and approached Spring, sitting down in front of her so she could look him in the eyes. "I would think that someone who believes that strongly in following the natural system for things would believe that such an act would be a perfect proof of how ordered and structured nature is, no? It wouldn't just be the right thing to do, it would also prove beyond doubt that that viewpoint is the right one." "That could be a way to see it, however I do not think it would be app-" Spring began, blushing. Adric put a finger across her soft lips, then let his hand trace her delicate jawline. "It would be a symbolic act. But can you honestly say that you're not a bit curious as well?" he smiled hopefully. The elven girl looked up at him, and despite doubt flickering in her large, beautiful blue eyes, she smiled. "It would be the way of things. It would be... right" she nodded. "And nobody would know" Adric said, and leaned in to kiss her. His kiss this time was utterly different from when he had kissed Summer. This time it was delicate and sensual rather than feral and direct. It lasted for a very long time, during which he pulled the elven girl out of the chair and embraced her, trying to soothe any misgivings she had. He gently rubbed his hand over her firm, shapely butt, and suddenly he felt her wrap her arms around him. "Let us do it" she whispered "it is the right thing to do." He nodded, and stepped away from her to begin undressing. He did so slowly, not wanting to rush her decision, but also did it in such a way that he revealed his taut body to her in a teasing way. She was still blushing as she slipped out of her dress and removed her tiara, letting her hair fall freely to her shoulders, and he could tell she was not sure whether to ogle him or not. He threw her what he hoped was a roguish smile, and quickly tugged his pants down to show the tent in his breeches. Spring shed her leggings and gloves, draping them over the chair. She reached behind her back to unhook her halter, and soon her pert breasts were exposed to the warm air of the room, nipples slowly getting stiff. He nodded encouragingly and tugged down his breeches, kicking off his socks to stand naked before her with his manhood at full attention. She giggled a bit, still a bit abashed by the whole situation. She seemed very uncertain of herself, Adric thought, as if it was her first time. If it was, then he would make sure it was memorable. He may be a lecherous bastard, but he wanted the girls to have as good of a time as he did, at the very least. Walking over close to her he kissed her on the forehead and gently rubbed her shoulders, then reached down to tug her panties down her smooth legs. Still kissing her gently, Adric guided Spring over to the bed. He was still fascinated that such a beautiful girl could be so reclusive and demure, but he found it fascinating and even arousing. He laid her down gently on the soft sheets, then climbed after and straddled her, his erect member tickling her thighs. He gently rubbed one of her breasts with his right hand while his left hand probed the firm folds of her lower lips. Finally he pushed in, making her yelp, and then used his index finger to stimulate her clit gently. She cooed from the pleasure, and seemed to slowly be warming up to the act of being in bed with him. Taking this as affirmation, he gently pushed himself into her. While physically identical to her sister, Spring clamped down on his manhood harder, and he only had to begin thrusting gently to make her coo in pleasure. She was clearly inexperienced, but hungry, and he was eager to satiate. He began thrusting back and forth into her, causing her to yelp and wrap her legs around him. Soon her arms wrapped around his neck as well, and pulled him down into a deep kiss. Her breasts rubbed against his rugged, scarred chest as they rocked back and forth together, and Spring's eyes were already half-closed. He kissed her on the cheek and braced himself on the bed, pushing deeper and deeper into her as he gradually increased thrust. She accepted his full length hungrily, and was quickly getting moist as they kept going. She moaned loudly as his rhythmic thrusting became harder and harder, clinging to him frantically and showering him with kisses. He leaned down to kiss her right breast, and let his lips wrap around her nipple and teasingly tug it as they copulated. She was already tense, with a light sheen of sweat covering her lovely body, and by the way she shook and moaned it was only a brief time before she could no longer control herself. He seized the initiative and pushed deep into her, his erect member scraping her wet insides. She gasped and shuddered, letting out a little yelp as she orgasmed. He felt her twitch as hot juices began flowing down his shaft, and obligingly he relinquished his last self-control and cummed deep inside her, his shaft shooting ropy strings of seed into her. It was a considerate but firm first time, and she clung to him as they came together. Spring sank back onto the bed, panting and gasping for breath as Adric pulled out of her, leaving a sticky mess on her legs and the sheets. She looked up at him despite her eyes having trouble focusing, and saw that he was scrambling back into his clothes. "You rest, my sweet. I understand your point perfectly now, and your willingness has driven home just how important the natural order is. But I must still listen to your sister. You stay here..." And then he left, and 'Spring' was moaning and writhing on the bed wishing he hadn't. *** "I suppose you already made your decision?" Autumn said with a calm smile as she closed the door behind her. "Not... really" Adric said, rubbing the back of his neck. "Your first sister, Summer, she started shouting at me and tried to browbeat me into just accepting what she had to say. She seems to have a bit of a temper." "That is unfortunately the case" Autumn said, smiling. "Your other sister, Spring, she began lecturing me with lots of big words and I felt she thought I was a child. I don't like being talked down to." "Oh, that was almost exactly what I thought would happen" said Autumn with a small giggle. "So, neither viewpoint convinced you?" "They didn't, but perhaps because they both treated me that way. One was violent and the other superior. Not a good first impression" Adric said sheepishly. "So I'm thinking maybe this balance thing is the right idea. Order and chaos both, you know? A middle road?" Autumn nodded slightly, folding her legs elegantly as she studied Adric. He looked a bit disheveled and out of breath, probably from being shouted at and then lectured. Autumn felt a little sorry for them involving the hapless warrior in their debate, and wished he would forgive them if he knew the truth. But for now, the debate was not yet formally won. "So you believe in my viewpoint then?" Autumn said with only a tiny hint of triumph. "I do. Well. Except one thing" Adric replied. "Hmm? What is that?" Autumn asked, genuinely surprised. "Well, where's the balance in how I've been treated? The chaos-believer is violent, the order-believer is snobby and dry... Shouldn't you treat me differently?" Adric said with exasperation. "I'm not entirely sure what you're getting at, sir Eaglewing." Adric got to his feet and approached Autumn slowly, feigning being as awkward and shy as a boy on his first date. He reached down to take her hand, and lifted it from her lap. "I think... in order to balance out this whole debate... maybe you should treat me differently. More balanced." Adric leaned in to kiss her, causing the elf girl's eyes to widen. "Wait, what are you-" she sputtered, pulling away. "Well, think about it. Order and chaos and balance. Where does love fit in? Where does passion fit in? Surely it is created by the balance of different desires? Make it too chaotic and it's just forced, make it too orderly and it loses all passion. Isn't love a balanced idea?" She blinked at him, blushing. "I... you could say that, yes, but..." she said, uncertainly. "Then, to balance out this 'contest'... let us meet in a way that is balanced?" Adric said quietly. He lifted her to her feet, and she found herself following his lead. His hands trailed over her nubile body, causing her to experience unfamiliar and pleasant shivers. Her resistance was melting, especially at the thought of showing up her 'sisters' and sealing the deal on this farce of a competition by giving Adric something he very much desires. Yes, it was a form of cheating, but then again 'Autumn' knew she was right. And it wasn't like the body she currently wore was her own, was it? Once this act was done she would shed it like a cloak and never see it again. There was nothing to lose and nothing to fear once one had a balanced viewpoint of things, the elf concluded. "Yes... yes what you say makes sense" she said, leaning over to return his kiss. Their lips met gently at first, then passionately. He pulled down her dress to reveal her breasts, and leaned in to kiss them both, making her shiver. She began pulling at his clothes, tugging his vest off first. He quickly got into it as well, continuing to pull her slinky dress down her body until her curves were fully on display. Soon they were both naked, and despite any personal reservations 'Autumn' might have had, she followed the now naked Adric to the bed. He lay down on his back, his stiff member standing nearly straight up and winked to her, waving his hand invitingly. She somewhat awkwardly climbed onto him, soon sitting on top of his groin. Her soft hands touched his member with an experience that surprised Adric, and he felt ecstasy wash through him as the beautiful elf tugged and teased his meat. With sure hands, Adric helped guide the elf girl up and onto his member. She lowered herself slowly at first, but when she experienced the extreme arousal of his penis pushing inside her, she pushed down quicker. Then he began thrusting up and down gently, encouraging her. She began riding him in response, landing her hands on his hard chest as she did. Her breasts bounced as she pushed herself up and down and Adric grunted loudly in pleasure. Autumn's hair whipped around her like a flutter of autumn leaves as she bounced up and down, and soon Adric was fully inside her with each thrust. Smiling to himself, the young human braced himself on the bed with his hands as his partner intensified her pushing. He was already close to release and the sight of the lovely elf on top of him was only making it harder to hold on. Her soft curves were covered in sweat as she pushed his member deep inside herself, gritting her teeth at the extremely intense feeling of invasion. Their coupling became more and more urgent as she and he came closer to release, and she was soon riding him like a racing horse. He felt the soft and went touch of her wide hips bouncing up and down onto his own and the feeling of his meat scraping deep inside Autumn. He jolted and shouted something unintelligible, arching his back as he ejaculated and began pumping her full of his seed. Autumn clung onto him and a moment later came herself, their mixed juices pouring down over Adric's body as the elf gasped and yelped in pleasure on top of him. As the passion died down, Autumn slumped down, exhausted, and Adric helped her down onto the bed. He pulled out of her and made sure she was comfortable before getting back to his feet. Smiling back at the cooing elven girl who was already half-asleep on the bed, Adric wished he could stay with her, with all of them. But alas, the time for pleasure was past. Adric got dressed quietly and left, leaving a note with the innkeeper for the sisters when they came to later. He would include enough gold to pay for their stay there for a few days as thanks, but he’d rather not face them when they learned he had seduced them all. But what was a few white lies to such passion? Adric smiled as the memories of the intimate moment he shared with each sister welled up, and he kept on smiling as he exited the Black Hind out into the sunlit street. The following year "How was I supposed to know he’d used a… a fertility potion of some kind?” ‘Autumn’ shouted. “It was all your idea! This is your fault!” ‘Summer’ shouted back. “I hate you. I hate you both. Why did I agree to this inane idea” Spring whimpered. The face of the midwife suddenly loomed out of the darkness, casting a ghastly image as her furrowed visage was lit by the dim firelight. “This is a place of peace, need I remind you?” the aged druidess said. “If we’re going to get through this delivery right then you girls need to shut up! I swear, I’ve never met druids this argumentative!” The fire flickered in the night as extremely colorful curses rose towards the sky. End.