[color=004b80][center][h1] Kendrick [/h1][/center][/color] and [color=ec008c][center][h1] Sofia [/h1][/center][/color]

Sofia was getting concerned. Zach was never out too late unless he was out drinking with his friends and that was very rare. Since she knew he was with Niesha she was more concerned than not. She peaked out and saw the light on in the doctor's office. When it went out a couple of moments later she didn't know what that meant. He had taken her home and gone back out? All she knew for certain was that she was tired of sewing and her hands hurt from it. She wrapped a cloak around herself slid her half sized sword home and walked out into the night. She could hear the music but she had to stay out of sight there were too many criminals on the streets at night.

Kendrick was hiding in the shadows. He wore his black leather armor, chest piece with shoulder guards, bracers with finger protecters, with boots that had knee guards/ He wore black pants and a sleeveless tunic underneath his chest piece with a black hood attached to it. Ever since he came back to his city after being exiled, he had decided that he could operate in broad daylight as often as he would like. He realized he would need to work in the shadows, and he had to do it discreetly. He had his new sword sheathed on his back, and he had found out from a reliable source that the Kings personal corrupt treasurer that was put in charge of his own personal finances, was being sent out tonight to one of the kings personal secret hideout homes in the city. This was where he would go to host secret gambling events, where they would not be found.

Kendrick knew that tonight would be the only night to get to him for another week, being that he had not found a way into the castle yet. If he caught the treasurer he would be able to wring out more information than he would be able to obtain in a year. Kendrick stuck to the shadows in alleys and against the walls of buildings, following the man.

Sofia kept her clothing and her face covered. If anyone realized she was a woman out at night she was likely to lose a lot more than her brother's whereabouts. She got to the center where the dancing was and it was wrapping up for the evening. She was leaving the area focussed on her own questions about Zach's whereabouts and hoping he wasn't hurt when her hood slipped a little and she was almost immediately surrounded. She looked up and pulled her short sword out. "You'd better leave me alone or I'll castrate ya." Sofia was not happy with her odds, 4 against 1 was not a good thing in this situation especially for a woman.

Kendrick tailed his target until he walked through the center of where people were dancing and were having a great time. Kendrick was able to still follow his target, but he had to stay focused. He nearly lost his concentration when he spotted a women a little ways away being surrounded by four unruly men who looked as if they had harmful intentions for the woman they had in their grasps. He was torn. On one hand he needed to stay on task, but on the other hand he was "The Vigilante" for a reason. One of them being was he wanted to still protect people. Kendrick knew if he helped the women he would lose his target. He sighed and walked over to the group. 

He tapped one of the mens shoulder, and as soon as the man turned around Kendrick slammed his fist into the mans face. The other three men, startled but eager, reacted violently. They attacked Kendrick at once, but they could not beat Kendrick. He shielded himself from two of the men with his arms, and kicked one of the three men. Then he sent a barrage of fists barreling at the man to his left, swung and connected the man on his right, then leaped forward and kneed the man he kicked. Kendrick knocked him out, then knocked out the other two quickly with his fists. 

Kendrick turned to look at the women and recognized her from the blacksmith shop. He was glad he was wearing his hood. He nodded at her, then began to walk past her.

"Hey! I know you." She kept up with him and put her hood back up. "I know that sword. My brother made it. You don't drink ale." A little irritated that her rescuer wouldn't stop she grabbed his arm. "Can't you stop for just a moment?"

Kendrick, without meaning to, quickly turned and spun his arm around. This made the women spin and he slipped out of her grasp, grabbing her arm and twisting it around her back which was facing him now. Kendrick realized his error and quickly let go. Knowing she knew him now, he motioned her to follow him. He walked into a nearby alley, which was deserted. He kept his hood up. When she followed him, he spoke softly.

[color=004b80]"Why are you out alone? It is not safe at this hour."[/color]

Sofia knew he was right but she also was upset that he hurt her arm. "I'm a big girl. I've been out looking for my brother. He was out earlier with his ....girlfriend? And he never came home. I'm worried since I saw her lights go out. Have you seen him?" Sofia felt like she was exposed out there and she grabbed her cloak around herself tighter. 

"Why are you out here?"

Kendrick chuckled softly as he realized where her brother was most likely. Kendrick thought to himself," She is truly innocent. Although she did threaten to castrate a man. And she is very beautiful", and he walked a bit closer to her. He realized where they were and more criminals could come out at any moment.

[color=004b80]"Your brother is fine, I swear. Sounds as if....he is spending the night in the comfort of another. And I.....I..I am simply.......I am on my way home. Wearing dark clothes helps me not be spotted by criminals."[/color]

Sofia looked at him and shook her head. "No, he has been madly in love with her for months he wouldn't be with another.....unless...." She gasped loudly. "It's their first date!" She shouted in surprise. She caught herself by covering her mouth.  She was getting more looks from the unsavory. 

Kendrick nearly jumped when Sofia shouted, and quickly wrapped an arm around her shoulder. He began walking, making Sofia walk with him, and spoke softly.

[color=004b80]"Direct me to where you live, I will escort you. It is not safe here. I swear Once we are done, if you are still worried, I will find your brother."[/color]

She almost laughed at him. "You know where I live you were there yesterday. The blacksmith's house." Sofia liked his arm around her. He felt protective of her and it made her smile. "Will you come in and check the house out and make sure there is no one in there waiting for me?"

Kendrick nodded and walked with Sofia. They walked quickly and in step with each other until they arrived at Sofia's home. They had recieved no extra hardships while traveling back, Kendrick scaring off anyone that came too close. Kendrick opened the homes door, and let Sofia go in first, then he followed in suit.

While he looked around for attackers she took her cloak off andput her short sword on the table. "I'm Sofia, my brother said your name was....um...Kendrick." So since I already know what you look like why don't you stay and have some coffee with me. It'll warm us both up."

She looked out the window at Niesha's and asked him, "Are you sure he is with her staying the night? " I thought before marriage  guys only did that with whores?And believe me she is not a whore."

Kendrick walked around the room, checking windows and access points for signs of intrusions and to familiarize himself with the room. As he did he spoke.

[color=004b80]"Not at all. Having urges that your brother and his date is having is completley natural, and you are only a whore if you do it with anyone, anywhere, all the time for free. Whores give it away to anyone, prostitutes make you pay first, but the average person still has needs. From what little I know of your brother, I feel as if he would not have any need of a whore or prostitute. Plus in general you dont go on dates with whore and prostitutes."[/color]

Sofia got the coffee on and warmed her hands over the fire. When it was done she handed him a cup and she sat down with hers near the fire. "Come sit. So what were you really doing looking like a criminal out there? And although I thank you, why did you stop to help me? Most others wouldn't have."

Kendrick sat with Sofia next to the fire and held his cup in his hands. He eyed it wearily.

[color=004b80]"I told you. Wearing black simply allows me to travel faster at night. And I helped you because I would help anyone in need. So long as people keep making the same mistake to break the law as they were going to do with you, I will continue to intervene. Also, It did assist me in seeing a beautiful maiden in distress, I am a sucker for that."[/color]

Kendrick lowered his hood and smiled jokingly at his last statement.

Sofia blushed at the compliment. "So what do you do for a living? I already know you fight, you don't drink often, and you are protective of pretty girls." she blushed again. "Thank you for that. I rarely have time to meet any men." She chuckled. " I'm usually too busy making wedding dresses or ballgowns for the titled. I spend much of my day in the castle."

Kendrick raised an eyebrow at Sofia.

[color=004b80]"You work in the castle? And you......do not know of me? Sofia how much do you know about the affairs of the kings knights?"[/color]

She nodded. "Yes, most of the day. Why? Should I know your name from there? I know some, I'm usually so focussed on my sewing I don't listen too much to the old biddies in there. I used to but the gossip was so crazy. It's like a brothel in there. Everyone is....I started carrying my short sword when one of the knights tried to force me once. I realized my knee was going to be seriously bruised if I kept kneeing people in armor."

[color=004b80]"Have you ever heard of the knight, Sir Kendrick?"[/color]

Kendrick watched Sofia for any acknowledgment of his name.

Dawning hit her like a lightning bolt. "You're him!" She laughed herself silly and spilled her coffee on her skirt. "Oops!" She calmed down a little and couldn't get the smile off of her face. "That is fabulous! Yes you are mentioned often. Usually by a very irate snobbish king, who by the way demands his underwear be made extra large so he can eat huge amounts of dessert." She couldn't stop giggling.

Kendrick was confused by Sofia's reaction. Normally when people heard his name, a slightly more rude reaction would be expected. Or at least they did not seriously laugh.

[color=004b80]"Ummm...yes well he would. His greed has made him slightly heavyset. Why are you not......more intimidated? It is not as if our King told everyone I am a gentle and kind man. Most tend to......fear me more. Not that I dont welcome the change in reaction."[/color]

Kendrick set his mug down on the table next to them. 

[color=004b80]"I am suppose to be exiled as well. No questions there?"[/color]

Sofia smiled with the firelight showing her glee in her eyes. "I'm not intimidated by you because I know you aren't going to hurt me. And no, he tells people that you are vile and a giant pain in his ass. I love what you do. He and his treasurer have been stealing from the people for years, it's about time someone stood up for us." She thought about his last question. 

She smiled and said, "I figure you are rebelling against that. Were you trying to get into the castle tonight? Is that why you were here?"

Kendrick shook his head.

[color=004b80]"No I was following the kings treasurer. He was being sent tonight to set up one of the Kings secret rooms, one of his gambling rooms where he plays with pirates and thieves. He likes to perform his more illegal activities outside the castle. I was going to follow him, find the place, and interogate the treasurer. But then I got sidetracked."[/color]

Kendrick smiled softly at his last part.

Sofia smirked slightly. "And what would you give me for that information? See, I know where it is. People never pay attention to the dressmaker when they talk." She smiled softly at him.

Kendrick scooted ever so closer to Sofia, smiling softly.

[color=004b80]"My dear, I would give virtually anything for that information. Although too be fair, you may want to give me what I seek for free. After all I did save your maiden hood."[/color]

Kendrick pondered his thoughts then looked back at Sofia.

[color=004b80]"Or worse."[/color]

Sofia smiled, "I'll take you there."

Kendrick leaned in close to Sofia.

[color=004b80]"Just so you know, while I am in exile I am a knight at my core. I plan on getting my status as a knight re instated. So....."[/color]

Kendrick gently pressed his lips against Sofia's. After a few moments he retracted.

[color=004b80]"I do not just hand those out to anyone."[/color]

Sofia blushed and said, "That's good, I might get jealous if you did." 

She stood and grabbed her cloak while smiling. She put it on and looked at him. "I guess that is the perk of not having my brother home. Shall we?"

Kendrick stood up and pulled his hood up. He walked to the door, but held back at a thought he had. He turned his head.

[color=004b80]"I dont suppose there is any chance of me convincing you to stay home and just telling me where it is?"[/color]

Sofia shook her head. "Nope." She walked out the door and pulled her cloak over her head.

Kendrick smiled, and followed behind Sofia. As they walked he tried to keep them in the shadows, but Sofia made it difficult. It was made very clear that she was not used to sneaking around. Kendrick had to partially draw his sword more than once at suspicous indivisuals.

Sofia took Kendrick's hand and when a couple of knights came out of the building right in front of them She quickly spun around raising her arm up to block his face and clothes and she kissed him. She had never done that before but she liked it and he tasted sweet. She kept him hidden for a moment and looked him in the eyes.

Kendrick was taken by suprise when Sofia pulled him in and locked lips with him, but recognized what she was doing quickly. When she pulled away, he held on to her and brought her back to him once again locking lips. After a few moments he pulled away.

[color=004b80]"I am wearing a hood, they wouldnt have seen my face. But....I do appreciate what we did."[/color]

"Not your face. My cloak covered a lot of your armor which looks quite like theirs. And I liked kissing you too." She blushed.

Kendrick slightly blushed at her words. He looked ahead and  saw they were clear for the moment. He looked back to Sofia, unsure.

[color=004b80]"Well......I suppose we should probably keep moving forward. Probably."[/color]

Sofia turned the corner and pointed at what looked like a storage building. "That's it."

Kendrick nodded. He saw a light on and a shadow moving through the window. He started to walk forward then stopped and looked back. He very well could not leave Sofia alone now. He walked back to her and took her hand in his.

[color=004b80]"Thank you for the assistance. You should head home, no doubt it is late and a lady such as yourself would be better off in bed at the moment. I will escort you home."[/color]

Sofia nodded and let him take her home. "Are you going to come back inside with me?" She was hopeful that he would but she figured now that he had the information that he wanted he was probably going to disappear on her.

Kendrick nodded.

[color=004b80]"Of course, if you so wish it. I am paranoid and I want to make sure you are secure in doors in case anyone followed me. Lead the way."[/color]

She went inside and watched him check it all out again. "Do you have to leave?"

Kendrick looked unsure.

[color=004b80]"Do you wish me to leave?"[/color]

Sofia shook her head. "This is going to sound odd, but, I've never been alone all night in the house before. I would like you to stay if you would."

Kendrick nodded and looked around. He could see her brothers room, and her room but nothing extra.

[color=004b80]"I am open to that, but pray tell where I would sleep? It does not seem as if you had any extra beds. I can make the floor managable, I mean which room in particular?"[/color]

Sofia put down a blanket on the floor near the fireplace. "Usually in the winter I sleep in front of the fire so you can sleep here on the floor with me or in either room."

Kendrick smiled and raised an eyebrow. He took a step closer to Sofia.

[color=004b80]"I would be most honored to......sleep with you. If that is acceptable?"[/color]

"Certainly, it is." She locked the door and went into her room to change into a nightgown. When she came back she avoided his eyes and lay on her side in front of the fireplace. She shivered a little as the house was cold. While he was removing his armor she covered herself up and made enough room for him to join her. 

Kendrick removed his armor, and took off his shirt. All that he had on was his pants and under garments. He slowly slid into the space Sofia left him and laid there, close to Sofia. He could feel her shivering, and he wrapped his arms around her. Then he began softly kissing her neck, then nibbling on her ear lobe.

Sofia scooted back against him. He was really warm and she was freezing. She felt his kisses  on her neck and she smiled when he nibbled on her ear lobes she giggled. "That tickles." She giggled softly. She started to feel something not so soft behind her. She looked up at him and smiled.

Kendrick smiled and gently placed a hand on her hip. 

[color=004b80]"Thats the point my dear. Tell me though.....does this tickle?"[/color]

Kendrick moved his hand upwards as he began to caress her chest.

Sofia felt a little shocked and yet her body was responding very differently. "Her breathing became more shallow and she whispered, "no." Her eyes never leaving his.

Kendrick leaned in and kissed Sofia, sliding his tongue into her mouth. He managed to raise himself and move on top of her. His hands began exploring every crevice of her body.

Sofia knew  what they were doing was forbidden but her hormones were overruling her mind and she gasped for breath as he touched her. 

Kendrick slid of fhis pants and lower garments with one hand, and the other he spread Sofia's legs. He stopped kissing her for a moment to ask a very important question.

[color=004b80]"Do you give consent, mylady?"[/color]

Sofia looked at him still breathing hard and she pulled him into a deep kiss. 

Kendrick returned her kiss, and slowly he inserted himself into Sofia.

Sofia suddenly realized what was happening and as her hymen tore she teared up at the unexpected pain. She clung to him as he moved inside her.

Kendrick could feel the pressure from Sofia, both from inside her and outside her. She clung to him, digging in her nails, but Kendrick did not mind. He predicted this would be the case when he agreed to stay the night. Her word choice made it clear her maiden hood was intact. He slowed himself, hoping to ease her pain somewhat. When he felt enough time pass he sped up, pushing himself harder and faster.

Sofia held onto him and kissed him back. After a little while she moved with him and started to feel things she had never experienced before.

Kendrick ended up finishing, pulling out almost too late, he was enjoying himself too much. After he finished and became even harder than before. He leaned in and kissed Sofia, laying on his side, lifting her leg up, and inserting himself again.

At this point she figured it would be a learning experience and she was enjoying all of the sensations she was receiving as well as the ones he was feeling from her.

Kendrick continued this for sometime, having not lain with a women for a while. He spent all night teaching Sofia the ways of indecency, and enjoyed himself completely. After making love to Sofia for hours on end, he ended up passing out with Sofia in his arms.