[center][h3]Ralthavar Marcrosias[/h3][/center] [color=00a651]"Waiting... The insufferable waiting."[/color] Ralthavar stood in front of a large horde of orcs. At least a thirty strong, with families and relatives to see them off. They looked less like students and more like a warband; each was armed to the teeth with weapons, no less than at least three and Ralthavar had four. It was quiet, eerily so. Normally such a gathering would have music and some festivities, but this one was full of anticipation, as though they were warriors on the front line, waiting for the cavalry charge. Some orcs were eating, speaking to each other, or even resting up. But Ralthavar simply stood looking towards the horizon searching for the sign of their ride. Soon a elvish woman came up to Rathavar and hugged her, nuzzling her cheek. "My son, promise that you'll be good? I know that there is a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, but I also know you're strong enough to handle it. Make sure you write back to us too, alright? I want to know how you're doing!" Rathavar said nothing but smiled as his mother coddled him. His father stepped up, his arms crossed with a stern look on his face. But he cracked a smile, showing that he wasn't entirely serious. "And remember, this isn't a raid. Fighting shouldn't be all you're doing. We want you to make friends outside of the orcs, more so with these... Earthlings. The Harmonious Act may have improved relations for us here, but make sure that you give a good impression for the earthlings, understand my son?" [color=00a651]"I know father. I will do my best, and than some."[/color] Rathavar said quietly. His father came to him and hugged, as did Rathavar's mother. Their warm bodies were a comforting feel in the frigid weather. Soon a noise pierced the air. [color=00a651]"They're here..."[/color] Griffins from the academy arrived in swarm. A quick counter would notice there were exactly 100 griffins. While thirty flew in the orc's direction, the others scattered not too far away, to pick up others who were part of the Harmonious First. Ralthavar and his orcs were merely a part (Albeit a large one) of the organization which came together to foster friendlier relationships with one another. With final farewells, the young orcs gathered their equipment and supplies before gathering into a semi-organized formation. Rathavar was at the head of this formation. Though not the largest of the orcs, his presence was abundantly more noticeable than anyone else. Soon the griffins landed in front of the horde of orcs and watched them expectantly. There was silence. And than Rathavar spoke. [color=00a651]"Mount your griffins! Wait for my call and we ride!"[/color] The orcs moved in to find a griffin for themselves. Rathavar was the first to pick, and he chose a particular griffin with golden-blond feathers. He'd need to be distinct if he wants his orcs to be able to follow him, unaware that the griffins would lead them to school well enough on their own. [color=00a651]"Sound off! I want to make sure everyone is here, and each of you are prepared for what we are about to do. This is a war that no have ever fought. A battle that we have the honor of tasting first. This, is a diplomatic mission! We must show the Earthlings our strength, and in turn, find what makes them worthy of our strength! We lead a new generation of orcs, a generation that no longer needs to eek out an existence against hostile forces. We have begun our golden age, where the rift between worlds have been torn asunder just for us! So let us go, and face these earthlings head on! We will take their knowledge, absorb their powers, and bring it back to our home and our people. We are orcs! We live, we strive, and we are victorious! NOW SOUND OFF!"[/color] Rathavar had his griffin take the the skies first, followed by the hundred of other orcs trailing behind him. They circled the skies a few times to ensure that everyone was off the ground, and for one final farewell to the lands of Lucis and the country of Malakaus. The orcs in the skies and the orcs on the land had only one last thing to say before they were off. And it was quite audible. [color=00a651]"WAAARGH!"[/color] --- [center][h3]Rei Maven[/h3][/center] The smell of honey-roasted almonds wafted through the air. Not the most aromatic incense, but it did it's job to cover up the scent of last night. Strewn around the room were exhausted bodies of party goers in various state of undress, and laying on top of the pile was Rei. She was stark nude save for a few accessories she wore for the purpose of entertaining others long through the night, none of whom were awake to be a bother. Rei looked around in a daze wondering what time it was. Early morning from the chill in the air. Today was the big day; she'd finally get out of Lucis and explore the predominately human world for once. She had heard many, many tales of the place, but it was only today that she would actually see it herself. Carefully making her way off the pile of lovers Rei walked off to a room to clean herself. Rei was within a large mansion where she held a party in her honor. She had been masquerading as a mistress of a orcish warlord, using his funds to throw decedent parties under the guise of diplomatic meetings. It was quite easy to convince the green-skinned monster men to hand their fortunes to her with false promises of improving their standing amongst the other races. Though she supposed her antics did make her warlord somewhat more likeable by more... Lavish folk. Stepping into a wash room Rei activated some of the magical runes placed around. One created heat, while another produced water. This water was poured into a brass tub with a cork plugging the drain. Placing the heating rune into the tub while the water ran, she stepped inside and shivered. [b]"The water is still cold..."[/b] As she waited for the water to fill and heat she went over to a mirror built into the wall. She looked at her body, admiring it's form. Elves were so lithe and alluring, but a bit too thin for her taste. She liked a bit of meat on her bones, rather than the form of a starved beggar. Rei than proceeded to change into various forms, male and female, human, elvish, monstrous, demonic, angelic, mythical, and grotesque. But in the end she settled for her true form; a pale, white haired hermaphrodite. She giggled at the sight of her supple phallus hanging beneath her thighs. She gave it a gentle stroke before turning to her bath. Washing herself thoroughly, in every orifice and curvature, Rei emerged from her washroom smelling of lavender. Her guest were still fallen in her main room, but a few maids had come out to help clean. Taking a whiff Rei could smell the lust wafting through the air, but also... Purity. Or maybe that was just the soap. Either way, Rei was hungry, but not for breakfast. She approached one of the maids as she was putting clothing into a basket. [b]"Excuse me..."[/b] Rei called out to the maid, and when she turned to face the succubi she yelped in surprise. Rei was still in the nude. [b]"My my, are you my morning's entertainment?"[/b] The maid attempted to redirect her eyes, but Rei could see her struggling. The young maid has never seen a sight like Rei before, and she was tempted to gaze further. "C-c-certainly not, kind... sir? I am here but to clean your chambers." A soft laugh escaped Rei's lips as she approached nearer to the maid, her hips swinging, and as well as other things. [b]"Is that all you have come here for, little one? My chambers?"[/b] The maid closed her eyes tightly but still directed her head towards her feet in a vain attempt to not leer at Rei. This both amused and disappointment the succubi who crept ever so closer. "I have no idea what it is you imply, master.... I am but a poor and humble maid." The maid said weakly. Rei could hear the hesitation and doubt in her voice. The maid wanted so much more, this she knew. [b]"So you are, my dumpling. And a good one at that. Such strong hands and shapely body."[/b] This time the maid blushed and allowed a bit of laughter to escape her voice, both embarrassed and pleased at the compliment. "You embarrass me, master!" That was when Rei struck, caressing the maid's chin into her hands so that Rei could gaze into her eyes. [b]"Fear not. You are safe here with me."[/b] The maid started to stammer now and weakly tried to escape Rei's grasp, but was memorized with Rei's eyes. "I... I must finish my cleaning, master. The mistress will have my head if I do not!" Rei remembered than that she was not taking the form of the Elven mistress that the maid was referring to, but despite that she knew the maid would be safe. After all, Rei had no hard feelings for the maid. Not yet... It was than that Rei giggled and pulled the maid into a near by broom closet, where only their voices could be heard. [b]"Cleaning, eh? I have something for you. Here, polish my blade."[/b] "But it is huge! It could take me all morning!" [b]"Plenty of time, my dear. Plenty of time."[/b] Sometime later, which hardly took the whole morning, Rei had emerged from her mansion estate wearing somewhat appropriate attire. At the very least she covered her genitalia, but still looked skimpy. It was obvious from her attire she intended to garner attention through her appearance. She would have waited for her guests to awaken and see her off, but the griffon would arrive so. It mattered very little to her; she made it known to them that she would likely be gone before most of them would have awoken. They would be taken care of nonetheless, and Rei had all she needed anyways. Looking into the skies she could see the lion-eagle come her way, and she sat there waiting for it. When it landed it looked at Rei who blew it a kiss. It seemed unaffected, though it had a much more physical reaction when, as she loaded her luggage onto the griffin, she chose to fondle it near it's own gender identification. It squawked and nearly kicked her, but Rei anticipated it and avoided the blow. [b]"Come now, let's be off."[/b] Straddling the majestic beast Rei said no more as she and the beast took to the skies and flew towards the Black Gale. Not the largest hole she ever entered, but a virgin to her nonetheless.