BloodStar

Chapter 72: Morning Tension

Jacek woke up next to Erika and smiled at her, “Did you get any sleep at all last night? I think Vega next door had a little too much fun with his time off.”

Erika laughed, “I wonder who the lucky girl was? They were up late, and they were so loud! I must have woken up several times over the course of an hour listening to both of them scream.”

Jacek laughed as they laid in bed together, “Maybe I should go over there and interrupt their morning since they so rudely interrupted our night of sound sleep.”

Erika smiled and said, “I dare you!”

Jacek threw the sheets off of his legs and stepped out of bed. He reached for and donned his robe hanging on the back of the bathroom door, “You dare me? I accept. There’s no reason Vega should have all of the fun around here.”

Erika giggled, “You have to describe the look on his face when you return. I’m sure those two lovebirds are still in bed asleep.”

Jacek smiled back at her and said, “Here I go. Watch this!”

He walked out of the front door of their quarters and into the hallway. He then walked over to Vega’s door. Instead of knocking, he immediately let himself in and hollered, “Rise and shine Vega! It’s time to –“

He went speechless at the sight before his eyes. Vega stood in his robe making out with a girl he had placed atop the dresser. Her hair was up in a messy bun, and she wore one of Vega’s oversized T-shirts with the sleeves falling to her elbows and the bottom of the shirt falling to just below her waist. The girl was beautiful, and she had her legs wrapped around Vega’s waist.

Vega turned to face Jacek and immediately assumed a saluting position, “Lord Heraklinos, forgive me, sir!”

Xenia inched off the dresser and looked to Jacek, “Forgive him Jacek. He was only granting me my last wish before I might die in battle against Pope Gregory. He’s been a very good boy. But me? … I’ve been a very bad girl. If you’re going to punish anyone, punish me.”

Jacek stood in shock as he thought to himself, “I listened to the sounds of Vega fucking Xenia all night?!” He quickly gathered himself and followed up by saying, “At ease, Vega.” Vega resumed a casual position.

Jacek then said, “I’m going to step into the hallway, so you two can get dressed. What do you say we all go get breakfast?”

Xenia smiled, “That sounds like great fun. We just need 5 minutes to finish.” She looked to Vega and smirked, “Don’t we?”

Vega nodded and looked to Jacek, “Yes, just five minutes please.”

Jacek was eager to exit this embarrassing situation and quickly exited into the hallway. He leaned against the wall opposite the door. He took a big sigh of air and leaned his head back against the wall resting it there with a thud.

He stood silently leaning against the wall in the hallway. Although he knew it was unhealthy, he could feel his jealousy within. He thought to himself, “I know I can’t have Xenia, or rather I have passed on Xenia, but it tears me up to see her with Vega and not me. She’s so…”

His thoughts were interrupted by a loud banging noise against the door followed by moans of pleasure. The door shuddered again and again as something or someone banged into it. Jacek knew he was listening to the sounds, once again, of Vega and Xenia making lustful and passionate love right within ear shot of him.

Erika exited her room down the hall and began to walk towards Jacek. As she approached she said, “Well? Were you able to successfully interrupt those two love birds morning sleep as they did our sleep last night?”

Before Jacek could answer, Erika jumped as the door shuddered loudly as it was banged into once more. She looked to Jacek, “They are at it again? Who’s in there that could keep going all night and all morning like that?”

Jacek shook his head, “You don’t want to know. I’m afraid to say I walked in there earlier and found myself in an awkward situation, and I may have invited them both to breakfast.”

Erika looked to Jacek and said, “Jacek… who is in there?”

At that moment, the door opened. Xenia walked out in an oversized shirt belonging to Vega with her hair in an even messier bun than before. It was clear she gave no second thoughts to her appearance after having intense morning sex with Vega.

Xenia looked to Erika and said, “Erika! I didn’t know you would be joining us for breakfast. What an unpleasant surprise.”

Erika gave a fake smile in return, “Xenia, there are no surprises with you. You are simply always unpleasant.”

She laughed as she walked by Erika, “Yes, I am sure both Jacek and Vega can attest to how unpleasant I am.”

Erika growled to herself as Xenia walked off. Jacek pat her back and said, “Come now. No reason to make a scene. She may yet be a dead woman in 24 hours.”

Jacek’s words calmed Erika’s soul mightily. She straightened her dress and said, “You make a very good point Jacek. Thank you. Let’s go get breakfast. I’ve never dined with a dead woman before.”

Jacek laughed, and they all trailed Xenia down to the courtyard outside. Xenia had a pleased pep to her step after spending all night having sex with Vega. She was even more pleased to talk down to Erika in front of Jacek. She was absolutely beaming with happiness knowing Jacek was still jealous for her.

Furthermore, Xenia was completely enthralled with the chance to go to breakfast with Erika. She wouldn’t even need to say a word. The sight of her next to Erika would do all the talking for her. She smiled to herself as she thought, “Erika’s shine will be completely dulled next to me.”

However, just as she was reveling in her social opportunity to completely ruin Erika’s sexuality in the eyes of both Jacek and Vega, Nero appeared in her path.

She smiled at Nero, “Nero, darling, please step out of my path. I am on my way to breakfast with Jacek and Vega.”

Erika overheard her comment which purposely omitted her own name from the breakfast roster, and she sneered in Xenia’s direction.

Nero stood like an imposing and immovable force, “I’m afraid I have orders from Empress Victoria. Warlord BloodStar, you are to come with me to mentally steel yourself for the upcoming battle.”

Xenia responded sharply, “As Warlord, the Empress has no authority over me in foreign lands!”

Nero eyed her aggressively and said, “While that may be so, she does hold dominion over you in regard to battle preparation. Only a fool would forego her advice when preparing for a battle.”

Xenia pushed her tongue against the side of her cheek, “So you are calling me a fool?”

Nero and Xenia stood silently. Nero could sense Xenia sorely wanted to attend breakfast; however, regardless of the amount of tension, he stood strong knowing it was his ultimate duty to prepare her for what lied ahead.

Xenia eventually agreed albeit reluctantly, “Very well then. I will yield to your and my mother’s advice on the matter. It is an important battle after all.”

Xenia gracefully turned to address her breakfast crew, “Jacek and Vega, I am afraid that I will miss breakfast as planned. I am off to prepare for the battle with my Gladiator Champion, Nero.”

She walked over to Vega and put her hand on his chest, “If I die, I am glad my last time was with you.” She smiled at him and kissed him before moving on to Jacek.

She stood a foot away from him, respectfully, as Erika looked on watching like a hawk. Xenia said, “Jacek, If I fall in battle, I want you to know that I really enjoyed getting to know you. You are a great warrior with a high ceiling. You can surpass even your father one day I believe.”

Jacek nodded, and before anyone could stop her, Xenia leaned in and kissed him on the lips.

Erika’s face went bright red with anger. Just as Erika began to lay into Xenia for kissing Jacek, Xenia cut her off sharply, “And you… You had better hope I fall in battle.”

Erika smiled back at her, “There is no need for hope. You are a fool for agreeing to battle on the terms of a Master of the world. An heir such as yourself isn’t even on the same playing field as a Master.”

Xenia laughed, “Then when I win, I suppose you wouldn’t mind facing me in a match. Would you?” She leaned in closer to Erika’s face and said, “Winner gets Jacek? Loser dies. What do you say?”

Erika no longer had a smile on her face as she responded, “I think you are getting ahead of yourself, Warlord BloodStar. Or is Pope Gregory not a serious opponent for you? I find that unlikely seeing as you nearly died in battle against the Holy Light Empire in Houston.”

Xenia pulled her face back and glared with a superior smile at Erika. Nero stepped between the two and said, “If that is all, Warlord BloodStar and I will be on our way to the Saber Forest.”

Xenia merely glared at Erika as she turned and said, “I am ready Nero. Let’s go.”

Nero followed Xenia as they made way for the fortress gates leading into the forest.

Erika gave an audibly frustrated grunt as she stormed off into the mess hall to find breakfast. Vega looked to Jacek and laughed, “I’m the one who had sex with her all last night, yet you are the one they seem to be fighting over.” He crossed his arms and said, “Women, am I right?”

Jacek nodded, “Xenia has always been the ultimate temptation in many regards; however, she is much akin to giving into sin. Nothing good comes of her. Should she lose, the world will likely be better off… even if it means we lose a sex goddess walking amongst us on Earth.”

Vega laughed and slapped Jacek on the back, “So you do admit it?! She is amazing, isn’t she?”

Jacek turned and faced Vega with a smile, “Come on man. Not a word to Erika. You don’t want me killed do you? Let’s go get breakfast.”